Westerham Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationKent
Grid referenceTQ 439 550[1]
InterestBiological
Area43.2 hectares (107 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Westerham Wood is a 43.2 hectares (107 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Westerham in Kent.[1][2]

This ancient oak wood on Gault Clay is traditionally managed, and it has a diverse ground flora and an outstanding range of breeding birds. The insect fauna is also diverse, and 77 bryophyte and nearly 300 fungus species have been recorded.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Westerham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Westerham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "Westerham Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
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