Staffhurst Wood

Staffhurst Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationSurrey
Grid referenceTQ 412 486[1]
InterestBiological
Area51.0 hectares (126 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Staffhurst Wood is a 51-hectare (130-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Oxted in Surrey.[1][2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade 2.[3] An area of 38.1 hectares (94 acres) is a Local Nature Reserve,[4][5] which is owned by Surrey County Council.

This common on Weald Clay has been wooded since the Anglo-Saxon period and past management has left many ancient trees. The canopy is mainly pedunculate oak and the older trees support a rich lichen flora. The moth fauna is outstanding, with six uncommon species.[6]

There is access from Staffhurst Wood Road.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Staffhurst Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Staffhurst Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  3. ^ Ratcliffe, Derek, ed. (1977). A Nature Conservation Review. Vol. 2. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. p. 50. ISBN 0521 21403 3.
  4. ^ "Staffhurst Wood, Lingfield". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Map of Staffhurst Wood, Lingfield". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 17 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Staffhurst Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 17 November 2018.

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