Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Hertfordshire |
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Grid reference | TL285235 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 20.7 hectares |
Notification | 1984 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Benington High Wood is a 20.7-hectare (51-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Benington, Hertfordshire. The planning authority is East Hertfordshire District Council. [1] [2]
The site is ancient woodland, described by Natural England as "one of the best remaining examples in the county of the pedunculate oak- hornbeam of the ash-maple variety". Shrub species include field maple and hazel, with a higher ground flora diversity in clearings and rides. [1]
There is access from a footpath between Walkern Road and Lordship Farm.
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| |
Location | Hertfordshire |
---|---|
Grid reference | TL285235 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 20.7 hectares |
Notification | 1984 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Benington High Wood is a 20.7-hectare (51-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Benington, Hertfordshire. The planning authority is East Hertfordshire District Council. [1] [2]
The site is ancient woodland, described by Natural England as "one of the best remaining examples in the county of the pedunculate oak- hornbeam of the ash-maple variety". Shrub species include field maple and hazel, with a higher ground flora diversity in clearings and rides. [1]
There is access from a footpath between Walkern Road and Lordship Farm.