Westerham Wood
Westerham Wood is a 43.2 hectares (107 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Westerham in Kent.[1][2]
| 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 |
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
- "Designated Sites View: Westerham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Map of Westerham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- "Westerham Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
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