Swanpool Wood and Furnace Grove

Swanpool Wood and Furnace Grove (grid reference SO541107) is a 13.59-hectare (33.6-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (a conservation designation denoting a protected area in the United Kingdom), in Gloucestershire in South West England.

The woods and groves are important areas of woodland conservation work, coppicing and replanting.

Wye Valley Woodlands/ Coetiroedd Dyffryn Gwy are recognised as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive.

[1] Bramble, Dog's Mercury, Bluebell are prevalent in the ground flora together with ferns and ivy, Hart's-tongue and wavy hair-grass.

Uncommon species include Herb Paris, Greater Butterfly Orchid and Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress.