Staffhurst Wood
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Surrey |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 412 486[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 51.0 hectares (126 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Staffhurst Wood is a 51-hectare (130-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Oxted in Surrey.[1][2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade 2.[3] An area of 38.1 hectares (94 acres) is a Local Nature Reserve,[4][5] which is owned by Surrey County Council.
This common on Weald Clay has been wooded since the Anglo-Saxon period and past management has left many ancient trees. The canopy is mainly pedunculate oak and the older trees support a rich lichen flora. The moth fauna is outstanding, with six uncommon species.[6]
There is access from Staffhurst Wood Road.
