Botley Wood and Everett's and Mushes Copses
Protected area in Hampshire, England
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Botley Wood and Everett's and Mushes Copses is a 352.7-hectare (872-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Fareham in Hampshire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Footbridge over stream in Botley Wood | |
 Location of Botley Wood and Everett's and Mushes Copses. | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 541 101[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 352.7 hectares (872 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Botley Wood is nationally recognized for its butterfly population, with more than 30 breeding species, including the pearl-bordered fritillary, white-letter hairstreak, dark green fritillary, and purple emperor. Everett's and Mushes Copses contain a rich flora, with over fifty species of flowering plants typical of ancient woodlands.[3]
