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Protected area in Kent, England

Westerham Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest

Location	Kent
Grid reference	TQ 439 550
Interest	Biological
Area	43.2 hectares (107 acres)
Notification	1986
Location map	Magic Map

Westerham Wood is a 43.2 hectares (107 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Westerham in Kent.

This ancient oak wood on Gault Clay is traditionally managed, and it has a diverse ground flora and an outstanding range of breeding birds. The insect fauna is also diverse, and 77 bryophyte and nearly 300 fungus species have been recorded.

The site is private land with no public access.

References

^ "Designated Sites View: Westerham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
"Map of Westerham Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
"Westerham Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 January 2018.

51°16′34″N 0°03′43″E / 51.276°N 0.062°E / 51.276; 0.062

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