Fairmile Bottom Explained

Fairmile Bottom
Aos:West Sussex
Interest:Biological
Area:70.2ha
Notifydate:1987
Map: Magic Map

Fairmile Bottom is a 70.2abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Arundel in West Sussex.[1] [2] An area of 61.3ha is also a Local Nature Reserve.[3] [4]

This is an area of scrub and mature woodland with scattered species-rich chalk grassland. Yew is dominant over much of the woods but in some parts there is a high proportion of beech. According to Natural England there is an "outstanding diversity of beetles" and butterflies include the white admiral and the uncommon silver-washed fritillary.[5]

References

50.877°N -0.594°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Fairmile Bottom . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Fairmile Bottom. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 April 2019.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Fairmile Bottom . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England . 6 April 2019.
  4. Web site: Map of Fairmile Bottom. Local Nature Reserves . Natural England. 24 April 2019.
  5. Web site: Fairmile Bottom citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 April 2019.