Westerham Wood
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Kent |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 439 550[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 43.2 hectares (107 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Westerham Woodis a 43.2 hectares (107 acres) biologicalSite of Special Scientific Interestnorth ofWesterhaminKent.[1][2]
This ancientoakwood onGault Clayis traditionally managed, and it has a diverse ground flora and an outstanding range of breeding birds. The insect fauna is also diverse, and 77bryophyteand nearly 300fungusspecies have been recorded.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
[edit]- ^abcd"Designated Sites View: Westerham Wood".Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.Retrieved21 January2018.
- ^"Map of Westerham Wood".Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.Retrieved21 January2018.
- ^"Westerham Wood citation"(PDF).Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England.Retrieved21 January2018.
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