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Ambersham Common

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Heath UK Sussex Common Heathland Greensand

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Ambersham Common is a lowland heath region in West Sussex, England, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest to protect its unique geological and biological features.

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Where is Ambersham Common and how large is it?

Ambersham Common lies south-east of Midhurst in West Sussex, England. The biological Site of Special Scientific Interest covers about 141.6 hectares. [Ambersham Common](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambersham_Common)

What habitats can be found at Ambersham Common?

The site is mainly heathland but also includes bog, acid carr, woodland, and areas of wet heath. Its sandy Wealden Greensand soils support several different heathland communities. [South Downs landscape assessment](https://www2.westsussex.gov.uk/ssr/ssr_osd_009.pdf)

What wildlife is Ambersham Common known for?

The common supports three nationally rare invertebrate species and breeding birds such as nightjars, woodlarks, and Dartford warblers. Those species are part of the biological reason the site has SSSI protection. [Ambersham Common](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambersham_Common)

Why is Ambersham Common protected as an SSSI?

Its value comes from a rich mix of dry and wet heath, bog, acid grassland, woodland, and specialist wildlife. Natural England identifies heathland habitats as important for reptiles, rare invertebrates, and birds including woodlarks and Dartford warblers. [Natural England](https://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/file/5195818701160448)

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