Boulsbury Wood

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Boulsbury Wood
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Bluebells in Boulsbury Wood.jpg
Area of Search Dorset
Hampshire
Grid reference SU 070 158 [1]
InterestBiological
Area119.8 hectares (296 acres) [1]
Notification 1983 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Boulsbury Wood is a 119.8-hectare (296-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset and Hampshire. The site is west of Fordingbridge. [1] [2]

This site consists of parts of Boulsbury Wood, High Wood, Stone Hill Wood, Martin Wood and Blagdon Hill Wood. It has diverse habitats and flora, and Boulsbury Wood is the most species-rich wood in the county. Some parts are ancient woodland, with records dating from the thirteenth century. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Boulsbury Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Boulsbury Wood". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  3. "Boulsbury Wood citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 4 May 2020.

Coordinates: 50°56′23″N1°54′06″W / 50.93980°N 1.90175°W / 50.93980; -1.90175