Monks Wood, National Nature Reserve woodland in Sawtry, England
The 157-hectare woodland contains wet ash-maple forests, woodland rides, ponds, streams, and herb-rich grassland areas across its protected landscape.
From 1961 to 2009, the site operated as a biological research station under The Nature Conservancy, conducting extensive studies on marsh tit populations.
The reserve maintains educational programs that teach visitors about woodland conservation, native species protection, and environmental preservation techniques.
Visitors can access the woodland from the southern boundary road, with marked trails guiding through different sections of the nature reserve.
A 4-hectare field adjacent to the former research station has undergone natural regeneration since 1961, serving as a long-term rewilding experiment.
Location: Sawtry
GPS coordinates: 52.40530,-0.23672
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:37
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