Elsworth Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationCambridgeshire
Grid referenceTL 312 618[1]
InterestBiological
Area6.9 hectares[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Elsworth Wood is a 6.9-hectare (17-acre) 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. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Elsworth Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Map of Elsworth Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Elsworth Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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