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Peake Wood 
Summary
Peake Wood is a 17.7-hectare (44-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Petersfield in Hampshire.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 639 216[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 17.7 hectares (44 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1984[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This is a prime example of a hazel and ash wood on calcareous soils. There is also a variety of other trees and a rich herb layer, which is dominated by bluebell and dog's mercury. Other plants include the rare star-of-Bethlehem and fly orchid.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Peake Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Peake Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ "Peake Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
50°59′24″N 1°05′28″W / 50.990°N 1.091°W