Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging

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Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging is a site of Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is in between Combe in Berkshire and Linkenholt in Hampshire, England.[1] It is located within the North Wessex Downs.[2]

Geography

Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging covers an area of 106.5 hectares.[3] The woods are described as broad-leaved, mixed and yew woodland located in a lowland area.[4]

History

The wood was classed in 1975 as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[2] There is evidence in the northern part of the site that it was used as wood pasture.[2]

Fauna

The site has the following animals:[2]

Mammals

Birds

Invertebrates

Flora

The site has the following flora:[2][4]

Trees

Plants

Lichens

Mosses

References

  1. ^ "Magic Map Application". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Site Name: Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2017-03-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging SSSI". Natural England. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  4. ^ a b "Condition of SSSI Units for Site Combe Wood and Linkenholt Hanging SSSI". Natural England. Retrieved 2017-03-18.
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