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Hemsted

Regeneration following Great Storm of October 1987

Hemsted regenerated after Great Storm of 1987

Old coppice stools of alder are present beside the stream that runs through this wood.

  • Grid reference: TQ 824 354
  • Original conifer species: Norway spruce
  • Current trees: Birch with some other species
  • Groundflora: The most common species are bramble, broad buckler fern and woodsage.