Wytham Woods

Wytham Woods is a 423.8-hectare (1,047-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-west of Oxford in Oxfordshire. It is a Nature Conservation Review site.[1][2]

Wytham Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 463 080[1]
InterestBiological
Area423.8 hectares (1,047 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Habitats in this site, which formerly belonged to Abingdon Abbey, include ancient woodland and limestone grassland. Over 500 species of vascular plant have been recorded, and more data about the bird, mammal and invertebrate fauna, have probably been recorded about this site than any other in the country as a result of studies by Oxford University. More than 900 species of beetles, 580 of flies, 200 of spiders, 700 of bees, wasps and ant, 250 of true bugs and 27 of earthworms have been recorded.[3]

Access is only allowed with a permit from the owner, Oxford University.[4]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Wytham Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  2. "Map of Wytham Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  3. "Wytham Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  4. "Walking Permit Application". University of Oxford. Retrieved 30 March 2020.

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