Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Hampshire |
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Grid reference | SU 639 216 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 17.7 hectares (44 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1984 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Peake Wood is a 17.7-hectare (44-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Petersfield in Hampshire. [1] [2]
This is a prime example of a hazel and ash wood on calcareous soils. There is also a variety of other trees and a rich herb layer, which is dominated by bluebell and dog's mercury. Other plants include the rare star-of-Bethlehem and fly orchid. [3]
The site is private land with no public access.
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Hampshire |
---|---|
Grid reference | SU 639 216 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 17.7 hectares (44 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1984 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Peake Wood is a 17.7-hectare (44-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Petersfield in Hampshire. [1] [2]
This is a prime example of a hazel and ash wood on calcareous soils. There is also a variety of other trees and a rich herb layer, which is dominated by bluebell and dog's mercury. Other plants include the rare star-of-Bethlehem and fly orchid. [3]
The site is private land with no public access.