Pamber Forest and Silchester Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hampshire, UK. Covering 478acre, the forest is known for its abundance of butterflies, of which 40 species have been identified - including the purple emperor, the white admiral, the silver-washed fritillary and the purple hairstreak.Pamber Forest (an oak wood) covers 458acre of the SSSI, and is managed as a Local Nature Reserve. Silchester Common, along with Tadley Common (both heathland commons), was designated a Countryside Heritage Site in 1987. The site is subject to the European Union's 1979 Birds Directive.
Tags: Wildlife Sanctuary,State Park