Upper Greensand Hangers: Empshott to Hawkley facts for kids
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| Area of Search | Hampshire |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 37.7 hectares (93 acres) |
| Notification | 1999 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Upper Greensand Hangers: Empshott to Hawkley is a 37.7-hectare (93-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Petersfield in Hampshire. It is part of the East Hampshire Hangers Special Area of Conservation.
This site comprises a number of woods along steep rocky slopes in the Upper Greensand. These conditions produce unusual lime-rich woodlands and specialised mosses and liverworts on the rocks. The dominant tree is ash, which has often been coppiced. The ground flora is diverse, including plants such as dog's mercury and yellow archangel.
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