Fayland Chalk Bank
Fayland Chalk Bank is a 0.6 hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest in Parmoor, south of Lane End in Buckinghamshire. It is in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[1][2]
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Area of Search | Buckinghamshire |
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Grid reference | SU787887 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 0.6 hectares |
Notification | 1989 |
Location map | Magic Map |
The site is chalk grassland which has a diverse flora. The main grasses are red fescue, quaking grass and yellow oat grass. Orchids include the common spotted and pyramidal, and the profusion of chalk flowers and its south facing location make the site important for bees, grasshoppers and butterflies.[1]
The site is on private land with no public access.
References
- "Fayland Chalk Bank citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- "Map of Fayland Chalk Bank". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
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