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Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Cambridgeshire |
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Grid reference | TL 588 496[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 35.0 hectares[1] |
Notification | 1984[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Balsham Wood is a 35 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Balsham in Cambridgeshire.[1][2]
This site has one of the last surviving areas of ash and maple woodland on chalky boulder clay. It has diverse flora, including the rare oxlip and a variety of shrubs, such as dogwood. Open grassy rides provide additional habitats.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.