Dinnet Oakwood
About Dinnet Oakwood
Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation and National Nature Reserve located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage. Land areaIt is made up of 19. 73 hectares, of which 100% is broad-leaf deciduous woodland. Dinnet Oakwood is believed to be the remains of an ancient forest which covered lowland Scotland. Flora and faunaThe flora and fauna of Dinnet Oakwood is very diverse, and includes many fish, amphibians, trees, ferns, fungi, insects, mosses, reptiles, spiders, and mammals. Dinnet Oakwood is one of two places, along with Moronne Birkwoods, which constitutes the Eastern Highlands Atlantic Bryophyte Zone.
Dinnet Oakwood Description
Dinnet Oakwood is a Designated Special Area of Conservation and National Nature Reserve located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located approximately 9 miles from Aboyne and six miles from Ballater. The area is owned by Scottish Natural Heritage. Land areaIt is made up of 19. 73 hectares, of which 100% is broad-leaf deciduous woodland. Dinnet Oakwood is believed to be the remains of an ancient forest which covered lowland Scotland. Flora and faunaThe flora and fauna of Dinnet Oakwood is very diverse, and includes many fish, amphibians, trees, ferns, fungi, insects, mosses, reptiles, spiders, and mammals. Dinnet Oakwood is one of two places, along with Moronne Birkwoods, which constitutes the Eastern Highlands Atlantic Bryophyte Zone.