Lower Woods

Lower Woods (grid reference ST743876) is a 280.1 hectare biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest near the village of Wickwar, South Gloucestershire, notified in 1966. The site is a nature reserve managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

Lower Woods are the most extensive area of ancient woodlands in the former county of Avon and lie covers an area north and south of the Little Avon River.

Source

• English Nature citation sheet for the site (accessed 19 July 2006)
• Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust: Lower Woods
• Lower Woods Nature Reserve - Guide and Species List. Edited by Dr Mike Martin. Published by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust 1996, Revised Second Edition date?