Oakley Wood

Oakley Wood is a 48.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Hathern in Leicestershire.[1][2]

Oakley Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 484 216[1]
InterestBiological
Area48.1 hectares[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site provides the only example in the county of the transition from oak woodland on free draining acid soil to the ash and hazel typical of the heavy clays of eastern central England. Rides add to the variety of flora, with woodland species such as lily of the valley and yellow archangel.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Oakley Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  2. "Map of Oakley Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  3. "Oakley Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 November 2017.

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