Pasture and Asplin Woods explained

Pasture and Asplin Woods
Aos:Leicestershire
Interest:Biological
Area:40.9ha
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Pasture and Asplin Woods is a 40.9ha biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Belton in Leicestershire.[1] [2]

These ancient woods on poorly drained clay soils are dominated by ash, with a shrub layer of hazel and hawthorn. There are herbs characteristic of ancient woodland, such as wood anemone and sweet woodruff.[3]

The site is private property with no public access.

References

52.789°N -1.372°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Pasture and Asplin Woods . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Pasture and Asplin Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Pasture and Asplin Woods citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 November 2017.