Rake Hanger Explained

Rake Hanger
Aos:West Sussex
Interest:Biological
Coordinates:51.033°N -0.868°W
Displaymap:United Kingdom West Sussex
Area:28.2ha
Enref:1000652

Rake Hanger is a 28.2abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Midhurst in West Sussex.[1] [2]

Sessile oak is dominant on the steep slope of this site, while alder is the most common tree at the waterlogged foot of the scarp. There are lichens associated with ancient woodland, such as Thelotrema lepadinum and Haematomma elatinum. Great tussock sedge, bur-reed and great reedmace grow on the banks of two ponds.[3]

A public footpath goes through the site.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Rake Hanger. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Rake Hanger. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Rake Hanger citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 May 2019.