Graig Wood
Graig Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, noted for its biological characteristics, in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It forms part of the wider Hael Woods complex.Geography
The SSSI, notified in 1981, is located within the community of Trellech United, on the banks of the River Wye, south-east of the town of Monmouth. It is north of another SSSI, Lower Hael Wood.
The wood is jointly owned and managed by Gwent Wildlife Trust and the Forestry Commission.Wildlife and ecology
As with other woodland in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Graig Wood contains many local and rare tree species. The predominant species within the wood are ash and wych elm, although other species present include black alder, common beech and small-leaved lime.
The stream banks and old buildings within the wood are home to rich bryophyte colonies. Hart's-tongue fern and snowdrops also grow on the site.
Dormice have been reported within the woodland.
