Crofton Wood
Nature reserve in London, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Crofton Wood or Crofton Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest[1] and Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation[2] in Crofton in the London Borough of Bromley. Kyd Brook goes through the Wood.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Greater London |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ437665 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 76.6 hectares |
| Notification | 1989 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
It is a large area of ancient woodland on London Clay, which supports many types of trees, shrubs and herbs.[3] Trees in the ancient wood are mainly oak and hazel, with a central area of former fields. It has high botanical diversity, including fourteen species of sedge, and a rich invertebrate fauna.[2]
The London Loop goes through the Wood, and there is access from a range of different points round the woodland.
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