Staffhurst Wood facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Surrey |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 51.0 hectares (126 acres) |
| Notification | 1986 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Staffhurst Wood is a 51-hectare (130-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Oxted in Surrey. It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade 2. An area of 38.1 hectares (94 acres) is a Local Nature Reserve, which is owned by Surrey County Council and managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.
This common on Weald Clay has been wooded since the Anglo-Saxon period and past management has left many ancient trees. The canopy is mainly pedunculate oak and the older trees support a rich lichen flora. The moth fauna is outstanding, with six uncommon species.
There is access from Staffhurst Wood Road.
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