Burley and Rushpit Woods

Burley and Rushpit Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Burley Wood
LocationRutland
Grid referenceSK 891 098[1]
InterestBiological
Area161.2 hectares[1]
Notification1992[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Burley and Rushpit Woods is a 161.2 hectares (398 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in the parish of Burley, east of Oakham in Rutland.[1][2]

These woods on upper Lias clay have many mature and over-mature trees and considerable dead wood. The dominant tree is oak in most of the forest, giving way to ash in the remainder. The lichens are of regional importance, and the invertebrates include one Red Data Book and five nationally scarce species.[3]

The woods are private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Burley and Rushpit Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Burley and Rushpit Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Burley and Rushpit Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
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