Gong Hill is a 5.9-hectare (15-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Farnham in Surrey.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Surrey |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 848 433[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 5.9 hectares (15 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1988[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This heathland site is dominated by ling, bell heather and wavy hair-grass, with other plants including bryophytes and lichens. The south facing aspect of the site and patches of bare sand make it suitable for egg-laying reptiles, including a large population of the endangered and specially protected sand lizard.[3]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Gong Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Map of Gong Hill". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Gong Hill citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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