Woldingham and Oxted Downs explained

Woldingham and Oxted Downs
Aos:Surrey
Interest:Biological
Area:128.4ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Woldingham and Oxted Downs is a 128.4abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Caterham in Surrey.[1] [2]

This sloping site on the North Downs has species-rich chalk grassland, woodland and scrub. Common plants in grazed areas include red fescue, sheep’s fescue, quaking grass, yellow oat grass, purging flax, bee orchid, thyme, common centaury and yellow-wort.[3]

References

51.27°N -0.038°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Woldingham and Oxted Downs . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 21 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Woldingham and Oxted Downs. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 21 November 2018.
  3. Web site: Woldingham and Oxted Downs citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 21 November 2018.