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Bushy Hazels & Cwmma Moors

Protected areasSites of Special Scientific Interest in Herefordshire

Bushy Hazels & Cwmma Moors is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Eardisley in Herefordshire, England. This protected area contains patches of ancient woodland.

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