| Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir | |
| Aos: | Leicestershire |
| Interest: | Biological |
| Area: | 5.7 hectares |
| Notifydate: | 1983 |
| Map: | Magic Map |
Briery Wood Heronry is a 5.7hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.[1] [2]
This is the largest heronry in the county, with up to thirty breeding pairs. The dominant trees are mature oaks and ash, with a ground flora of bracken and dog's mercury.[3]
The wood is in an area of the grounds which is not open to the public.