Buff Wood

Buff Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of Search Cambridgeshire
Grid reference TL 282 503 [1]
Interest Biological
Area 15.8 hectares[1]
Notification 1984[1]
Location map Magic Map

Buff Wood is a 15.8 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hatley in Cambridgeshire.[1][2] It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.[3]

This site is ecologically diverse boulder clay woodland, with a range of wildflowers, including oxlips and the uncommon green hellebore. There are butterlies such as brimstones, large whites, orange-tips and speckled woods.[3]

A permit from the Wildlife Trust is required for access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Buff Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  2. "Map of Buff Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Buff Wood". Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Retrieved 29 November 2016.

Coordinates: 52°08′10″N 0°07′41″W / 52.136°N 0.128°W / 52.136; -0.128

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