Balsham Wood
UK Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Balsham Wood is a 35 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Balsham in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| |
| Location | Cambridgeshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 588 496[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 35.0 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1984[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site has one of the last surviving areas of ash and maple woodland on chalky boulder clay. It has diverse flora, including the rare oxlip and a variety of shrubs, such as dogwood. Open grassy rides provide additional habitats.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
