| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
  Location within Herefordshire | |
| Location | Herefordshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SO286511 |
| Coordinates | 52°09′13″N 3°02′42″W / 52.153544°N 3.0450241°W / 52.153544; -3.0450241 |
| Area | 73 acres (0.2954 km; 0.1141 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1983 |
Bushy Hazels & Cwmma Moors is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Eardisley in Herefordshire, England. This protected area contains patches of ancient woodland.
Biology
The ancient deciduous woodland is characteristic for the Welsh borders. Two tree species dominate: hazel and ash. Common bluebell has been recorded in Bushy Hazels. Herbaceous plants including dog's mercury, herb paris and sanicle have also been recorded in this protected area.
Geology
The soils at Bushy Hazels & Cwmma Moors SSSI form a calcareous loam derived from the Old Red Sandstone series.
Land ownership
Most of the land within this protected area is owned by the National Trust (they refer to the site as Brilley).
References
- ^ "SSSI detail". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- "Protected Planet | Bushy Hazels & Cwmma Moors". Protected Planet. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- "Mapping the habitats of England's ten largest institutional landowners". Who owns England?. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- "Brilley | Herefordshire". National Trust. Retrieved 2024-11-06.