Colyers Hanger
Protected area in Surrey, England
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Colyers Hanger is a 26.6-hectare (66-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Guildford in Surrey.[1][2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade 2[3] and is part of St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger nature reserve, which is managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust.[4]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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 Location of Colyers Hanger. | |
| Location | Surrey |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 036 482[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 26.6 hectares (66 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This is an area of ancient forest on a south facing slope. It has a variety of woodland types due to the geological diversity of the escarpment at different levels. At the bottom is a stream with poorly drained woodland dominated by alder and a ground layer with plants such as marsh marigold and pendulous sedge.[5]
Several public footpaths go through the site.
