Broxbourne Woods, Hertfordshire

Broxbourne Woods is Hertfordshire’s only national nature reserve (NNR). It includes vast swathes of ancient woodland, woodland pasture and newly planted areas. It is predominantly a mix of Sessile Oaks, Hornbeam and Silver Birches, but there are areas of Beech woodland and non-native conifers, too. The site is also rich in wildlife, with a variety of bird species associated with ancient woodland can be spotted or heard. The morning birdsong is of particular delight in both Wormley Wood and Hoddesdon Park Wood.