Weaveley and Sand Woods explained

Weaveley and Sand Woods
Aos:Cambridgeshire
Interest:Biological
Area:62.0 hectares
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Weaveley and Sand Woods is a 62hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Gamlingay in Cambridgeshire.[1] [2]

This site has an unusually varied geology, with areas of free-draining Lower Greensand, poorly drained boulder clay and Jurassic clays. The wood is of ancient origin, and tree species include pedunculate oak and coppiced ash and field maple. Hazel is dominant in the shrub layer. There are uncommon flowers such as herb-paris, butterfly orchid and pignut.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.171°N -0.209°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Weaveley and Sand Woods . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Weaveley and Sand Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Weaveley and Sand Woods citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2017.