Gong Hill Explained

Gong Hill
Aos:	Surrey
Interest:	Biological
Area:	5.9ha
Notifydate:	1988
Map:	Magic Map

Gong Hill is a 5.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Farnham in Surrey.^{[1] [2]}

This heathland site is dominated by ling, bell heather and wavy hair-grass, with other plants including bryophytes and lichens. The south facing aspect of the site and patches of bare sand make it suitable for egg-laying reptiles, including a large population of the endangered and specially protected sand lizard.^[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

51.183°N -0.788°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Gong Hill . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 November 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190103224806/https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1003016&SiteName=&countyCode=41&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= . 3 January 2019.
2. Web site: Map of Gong Hill. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 November 2018.
3. Web site: Gong Hill citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 November 2018.