Burton Bushes

Burton Bushes is a woodland in the East Riding of Yorkshire that is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).[1][2] It is located 1.2 miles (2 km) west of the town of Beverley and 8.1 miles (13 km) north of the city of Hull. It is protected because this woodland is 200 years old. This woodland is situated on Holderness Till - soils that are glacial deposits.

Biology

This woodland is dominated by pedunculate oak trees. Other tree species include downy birch, field maple, wych elm and holly. Herbaceous species include wood anemone, enchanter's nightshade, bluebell and wood sorrel.[1]

Land ownership

All land within Burton Bushes SSSI is owned by the local authority.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "SSSI detail". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Protected Planet | Burton Bushes". Protected Planet. Retrieved 11 January 2026.
  3. ^ "Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament". questions-statements.parliament.uk. Retrieved 11 January 2026.

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