Plashett Park Wood Explained

Plashett Park Wood
Aos:East Sussex
Interest:Biological
Area:157.6ha
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Plashett Park Wood is a 157.6abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Lewes and Uckfield in East Sussex.[1] [2]

This ancient wood has an extensive area of rides. There are several rare plants, such as the spiked rampion and 25 species of butterfly, including the pearl bordered fritillary, purple hairstreak and silver-washed fritillary. There are also 67 species of breeding birds.[3]

References

50.921°N 0.077°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Plashett Park Wood . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Plashett Park Wood. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Plashett Park Wood citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 19 January 2019.