Vann Lake and Ockley Woods explained

Vann Lake and Ockley Woods
Aos:Surrey
Interest:Biological
Area:57.8ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Vann Lake and Ockley Woods is a 57.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Ockley in Surrey.[1] [2] Vann Lake is part of Vann Lake and Candy's Copse, a nature reserve managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.[3]

This site has a lake and ancient woodland which is botanically rich, especially for mosses, liverworts and fungi. There are diverse species of breeding birds and invertebrates include the rare Molophilus lackschewitzianus cranefly and purple emperor and silver-washed fritillary butterflies. There is also a population of dormice.[4]

References

51.138°N -0.353°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Vann Lake and Ockley Woods . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Vann Lake and Ockley Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Vann Lake & Candy's Copse . Surrey Wildlife Trust . 14 November 2018.
  4. Web site: Vann Lake and Ockley Woodscitation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 20 November 2018.