Holton Wood
Holton Wood is a 50.6-hectare (125-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Oxford in Oxfordshire.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| Location | Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SP 599 079 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 50.6 hectares (125 acres) |
| Notification | 1984 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This ancient wood was formerly part of Bernwood Forest, which was a medieval hunting forest. It is semi-natural coppice with standards, with fine oak standards of varying ages. It has a rich invertebrate fauna, including 27 species of butterfly, with uncommon species such as white admiral and purple emperor.
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