Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Kent |
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Grid reference | TQ 439 550 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 43.2 hectares (107 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1986 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Westerham Wood is a 43.2 hectares (107 acres) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Westerham in Kent. [1] [2]
This ancient oak wood on Gault Clay is traditionally managed, and it has a diverse ground flora and an outstanding range of breeding birds. The insect fauna is also diverse, and 77 bryophyte and nearly 300 fungus species have been recorded. [3]
The site is private land with no public access.