Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Leicestershire |
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Grid reference | SK 824 329 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 5.7 hectares [1] |
Notification | 1983 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Briery Wood Heronry is a 5.7-hectare (14-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. [1] [2]
This is the largest heronry in the county, with up to thirty breeding pairs. The dominant trees are mature oaks and ash, with a ground flora of bracken and dog's mercury. [3]
The wood is in an area of the grounds which is not open to the public.
52°53′13″N 0°46′30″W / 52.887°N 0.775°W
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
![]() | |
Location | Leicestershire |
---|---|
Grid reference | SK 824 329 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 5.7 hectares [1] |
Notification | 1983 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Briery Wood Heronry is a 5.7-hectare (14-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire. [1] [2]
This is the largest heronry in the county, with up to thirty breeding pairs. The dominant trees are mature oaks and ash, with a ground flora of bracken and dog's mercury. [3]
The wood is in an area of the grounds which is not open to the public.
52°53′13″N 0°46′30″W / 52.887°N 0.775°W