Elsworth Wood
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 312 618 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 6.9 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Elsworth Wood is a 6.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Cambourne and Elsworth in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]
This site has three different uncommon types of woodland. It is mainly coppiced field maple, with a varied shrub layer and the ground flora is mainly dog's mercury and bluebells, together with a considerable population of oxlips. There are several nationally uncommon beetles, such as the rove beetle Stichoglossa semirufa.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Elsworth Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ↑ "Map of Elsworth Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ↑ "Elsworth Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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