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Stoke Woods

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Stoke Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)[1][2] in the Exeter district, in the county of Devon, England. It is located near Cowley in the valley of the River Exe, 2km north of Exeter. It is protected because of its woodland bird diversity.

Woodland trees include ash, cherry, wild service tree, field maple, beech, sycamore and alder. Herbaceous plants include bilberry, cow-wheat, enchanter's nightshade, dog's mercury, wood avens and primrose. Meadowsweet occurs along the streams.[1]

Bird species include buzzard, tawny owl, nightingale and wood warbler.[1]

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