Old Broom
Old Broom is a 6.5 hectare nature reserve north of Risby in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[1]
Old Broom | |
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Type | Nature reserve |
Location | Risby, Suffolk |
OS grid | TL 802 674 |
Area | 6.5 hectares |
Managed by | Suffolk Wildlife Trust |
This is a remnant of an ancient wood-pasture landscape with oak pollards between 250 and 500 years old. The dead wood and hollow centres of these trees provide a habitat for fungi and invertebrates, while the bark hosts mosses and lichens.[1]
There is no public access to this site.
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References
- "Old Broom". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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