Rook Clift Explained

Rook Clift
Aos:West Sussex
Interest:Biological
Area:10.7ha
Notifydate:1997
Map: Magic Map

Rook Clift is a 10.7abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of South Harting in West Sussex.[1] [2] It is also a Special Area of Conservation.[3]

A stream rises in this steep sided valley, which has semi-natural ancient woodland on its slopes. The canopy is dominated by a nationally scarce tree, large leaved lime, with other trees including beech and ash. The rich mollusc fauna includes Helicodonta obvoluta, which is a Red Data Book species.[4]

References

50.957°N -0.835°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Rook Clift . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Rook Clift. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 May 2019.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Rook Clift . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 30 April 2019.
  4. Web site: Rook Clift citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 May 2019.