| Ruffett and Big Woods | |
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 Fallen tree in Big Wood | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Greater London, England |
| OS grid | TQ281604 |
| Coordinates | 51°19′44″N0°09′43″W / 51.329°N 0.162°W /51.329; -0.162 |
| Area | 7 hectares (17 acres) |
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| Governing body | Woodland Trust |
Ruffett Wood andBig Wood are adjoining woods with a total area of 7 hectares (17 acres) on the border of theLondon Borough of Sutton, close to the village ofWoodmansterne. Big Wood is to the south and Ruffett Wood (sometimes shown as Ruffet Wood) is to the north. They are owned by Sutton Council and managed by theWoodland Trust.[1][2] They are designated aLocal Nature Reserve and aSite of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade 1.[3] The woods are the largest continuous area of woodland in the borough of Sutton.[4]
Ruffett Wood is mainly sycamore, with some ash and hazel. It has some plant species indicative ofancient woodland, such asbluebells,dog's mercury andsanicle. Big Wood is even more dominated by sycamore, and has two large oaks, but due to shading by a high canopy it lacks indicator species apart from one stand ofwood anemone. The site also has numerous bird species.[4]
There is access from Richland Avenue.[1]
