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Special Areas of Conservation

Calf Hill and Cragg Woods

Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Country England
Unitary Authority Lancashire
Centroid* SD543614
Latitude 54.04666667
Longitude -2.698055556
SAC EU Code UK0030106
Status Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Area (ha) 34.43
* This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC.
Location of Calf Hill and Cragg Woods SAC

General site character

  • Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (98%)
  • Coniferous woodland (2%)

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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.

Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site

  • These old sessile oak woods occupy north- and south-facing slopes of a valley on millstone grit. Oak dominates in the canopy with birch Betula sp., rowan Sorbus aucuparia and holly Ilex aquifolium. The ground flora ranges from areas of abundant bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus, through grassy areas, to rich moss carpets. Small areas of alder Alnus glutinosa flushes also occur.

Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site

Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site

  • Not Applicable

Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection

  • Not Applicable

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