Lavington Common

Lavington Common is a 31.2-hectare (77-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-west of Petworth in West Sussex.[1][2] It is a National Trust property.[3]

Lavington Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchWest Sussex
Grid referenceSU 949 188[1]
InterestBiological
Area31.2 hectares (77 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site has wet and dry heath, acid grassland and woodland. It has a rich community of invertebrates, especially spiders. Common trees in the woods are silver birch, downy birch and oak, while the shrub layer is dominated by bracken and bramble.[4]

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Lavington Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  2. "Map of Lavington Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  3. "Lavington Common". National Trust. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  4. "Lavington Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 1 May 2019.

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