This is a small Forestry Commission site, where they are working to restore areas of native broadleaf wood, and Butterfly Conservation are monitoring the site to see the effect this has on butterflies.
For more info visit: Official Hethfelton Wood websiteHabitat and features
Mixed woodland and some open grass.
What to see
Butterflies
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Other species
Greater spotted Woodpecker
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Ownership
Forestry Commission
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