Oakley Wood
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Leicestershire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SK 484 216[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 48.1 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1985[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Oakley Wood is a 48.1-hectare (119-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Hathern in Leicestershire.[1][2]
This site provides the only example in the county of the transition from oak woodland on free draining acid soil to the ash and hazel typical of the heavy clays of eastern central England. Rides add to the variety of flora, with woodland species such as lily of the valley and yellow archangel.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Oakley Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ "Map of Oakley Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ "Oakley Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
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