Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TG 412 096[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 64.7 hectares (160 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1993[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Damgate Marshes, Acle is a 64.7-hectare (160-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Norwich and Great Yarmouth in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[4]
These traditionally managed grazing marshes and dykes are a nationally important wetland site. Their ecological significance lies mainly in the dykes, which have several uncommon water plants and a great diversity of aquatic invertebrates.[5]
The Weavers Way footpath goes through the site.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Damgate Marshes, Acle". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Damgate Marshes, Acle". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Damgate Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.