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An Investigation of the Diversity and Abundance of Ground Flora in Coppices of Different Ages
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An Investigation of the Diversity and Abundance of Ground Flora in Coppices of Different Ages PLANNING Aim: To investigate the diversity and abundance of ground flora in the young and old coppices at Nower Wood. INTRODUCTION Nower Wood location/background: Nower Wood is located in Leatherhead, Surrey and lies at the head of a dry valley. It covers approximately 80 acres of ancient woodland, consisting mainly of Oak and Sweet Chestnut tress. As it is an Educational Nature Reserve, we carried out our investigations here and extended our wide range of information about the woodland and what takes place. Nower Wood was originally purchased in 1970, and within two years a wooden building was bought in order to teach people in. Wardens were appointed to teach students about the woodland, and also to look after the wood. What is coppicing? This has been the common type of ancient woodland management at Nower Wood and has...
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