Balsham Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationCambridgeshire
Grid referenceTL 588 496[1]
InterestBiological
Area35.0 hectares[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Balsham Wood is a 35 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Balsham in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]

This site has one of the last surviving areas of ash and maple woodland on chalky boulder clay. It has diverse flora, including the rare oxlip and a variety of shrubs, such as dogwood. Open grassy rides provide additional habitats.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Balsham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Map of Balsham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Balsham Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
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