House Copse

House Copse
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationWest Sussex
Grid referenceTQ 227 357[1]
InterestBiological
Area12.5 hectares (31 acres)[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

House Copse is a 12.5-hectare (31-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Crawley in West Sussex.[1][2]

This ancient wood was formerly managed as hornbeam and small-leaved lime coppice with oak standards. There is limited ground flora in densely shaded areas, but the banks of a stream have more diverse flora, including dog’s mercury, wood avens, bugle and enchanter’s nightshade.[3]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: House Copse". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Map of House Copse". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
  3. ^ "House Copse citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2019.
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