Benington High Wood
| 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 biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Benington in 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.
See also
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References
- ^ a b "Benington High Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Map of Benington High Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 January 2015.