Benscliffe Wood Explained

Benscliffe Wood
Aos:	Leicestershire
Interest:	Biological
Area:	9.8ha
Notifydate:	1986
Map:	Magic Map

Benscliffe Wood is a 9.8ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire.^{[1] [2]}

This wood has one of the richest varieties of lichens in the East Midlands, with over thirty species growing on Precambrian rocks. Eleven of the species are rare in the county.^[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.709°N -1.242°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Benscliffe Wood . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 11 December 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Benscliffe Wood. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 11 December 2017.
3. Web site: Benscliffe Wood citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 11 December 2017.