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Within Wistmans Wood - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wistman%27s...
Wistman's Wood is a rare relict example of the ancient high-level woodlands of Dartmoor, and because of this it has been a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1964,[2] and is an NCR site. Its name probably derives from Wisht-man's wood, the vernacular word wisht meaning pixie-led or haunted.[3] The wood consists mainly of stunted pedunculate oak trees that grow from between moss-covered boulders and are festooned with epiphytic mosses, lichens and ferns. There are also some rowan, holly and willow trees.
Spotted on Jul 5, 2011
Submitted on Oct 28, 2011
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Wistman's Wood is well worth a visit at any time of the year Joncull if you're not already familiar with it.
So cool