• Source: Gaer Wood

Gaer Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), noted for its biological characteristics, in Monmouthshire, south east Wales.




Geography


The 13.6-hectare (34-acre) SSSI, notified in 1981, is located within the community of Trellech United, 4 miles (6.4 km) south of the town of Monmouth. The woodland is privately owned.




Wildlife and ecology


As with other woodland in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gaer Wood contains many local and rare tree species. The main species found in the wood are common ash (Fraxinus excelsior), field maple (Acer campestre) and wych elm (Ulmus glabra), along with localised occurrences of beech (Fagus sylvatica).




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Daftar tempat di Britania Raya/Ga
• Daftar tempat di Britania Raya/Ge-Gl
• Daftar tempat di Britania Raya/Hen-Hh
• Gaer Wood
• Allt y Gaer
• Lana Wood
• List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Monmouthshire
• Joseph Gaer
• Buarth-y-Gaer
• Forden Gaer
• Mynydd-y-Gaer
• Geology of Monmouthshire
• Pontsticill Reservoir