Cow Wood and Harry's Wood

Cow Wood and Harry's Wood is a 75.5-hectare (187-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Handcross in West Sussex. it is in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[1][2]

Cow Wood and Harry's Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationWest Sussex
Grid referenceTQ 270 298[1]
InterestBiological
Area75.5 hectares (187 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This area of ancient semi-natural woodland is crossed by ghylls, streams in steep valleys which have a warm and moist microclimate. Forty-seven species of breeding birds have been recorded, including wood warbler, willow tit, hawfinch and lesser spotted woodpecker.[3]

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Cow Wood and Harry's Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  2. "Map of Cow Wood and Harry's Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  3. "Cow Wood and Harry's Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2019.

51.054°N 0.189°W / 51.054; -0.189

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