Peake Wood facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Hampshire |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 17.7 hectares (44 acres) |
| Notification | 1984 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Peake Wood is a 17.7-hectare (44-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Petersfield in Hampshire.
This is a prime example of a hazel and ash wood on calcareous soils. There is also a variety of other trees and a rich herb layer, which is dominated by bluebell and dog's mercury. Other plants include the rare star-of-Bethlehem and fly orchid.
The site is private land with no public access.
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