Owston Woods

Owston Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationLeicestershire
Grid referenceSK 790 065[1]
InterestBiological
Area139.6 hectares (345 acres)[1]
Notification1983[1]
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Owston Woods is a 139.6 hectares (345 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Owston in Leicestershire.[1][2]

The dominant trees in these woods on Jurassic and glacial clay are ash and hazel. There are diverse moths, beetles and other insects, including some rare species, and there is also a variety of birds and small mammals.[3]

A public footpath goes through the woods.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Owston Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Owston Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Owston Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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