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'''Dyffryn Gwaun''' is a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] (or ''SSSI'') in [[Pembrokeshire]], [[Wales|South Wales]]. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.<ref>[http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscape/sssis/current-sssis-in-wales.aspx?lang=cy-gb Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013);] accessdate: 30 December 2013</ref> The site has an area of 25.36 hectares and is managed by [[Natural Resources Wales]].<ref>[https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/146764/response/357681/attach/6/sssi.xls List of SSSIs in Wales, including Dyffryn Gwaun]</ref> |
'''Dyffryn Gwaun''' is a [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] (or ''SSSI'') in [[Pembrokeshire]], [[Wales|South Wales]]. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.<ref>[http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscape/sssis/current-sssis-in-wales.aspx?lang=cy-gb Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013);] {{wayback|url=http://www.ccgc.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscape/sssis/current-sssis-in-wales.aspx?lang=cy-gb |date=20140101020259 }} accessdate: 30 December 2013</ref> The site has an area of 25.36 hectares and is managed by [[Natural Resources Wales]].<ref>[https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/146764/response/357681/attach/6/sssi.xls List of SSSIs in Wales, including Dyffryn Gwaun]</ref> |
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==Type and features== |
==Type and features== |
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*[http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/sssis/sssi--report/further-information.aspx Natural Resources Wales website] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140101093039/http://www.ccw.gov.uk/landscape--wildlife/protecting-our-landscape/special-landscapes--sites/protected-landscapes-and-sites/sssis/sssi--report/further-information.aspx Natural Resources Wales website] |
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[[Category:Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Pembrokeshire]] |
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Revision as of 04:33, 18 December 2016
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| Location | Pembrokeshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SN0509634837 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 25.36 ha |
| Notification | 1954 |
Dyffryn Gwaun is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.[1] The site has an area of 25.36 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.[2]
Type and features
This site is designated due to its biological qualities. SSSIs in Wales have been notified for a total of 142 different animal species and 191 different plant species.
This site has 3 special features.
- Woodland (semi-natural broadleaf)
- Marshy grassland
- Lichens typical of ancient woodland
The site has other habitats that contribute to the special wildlife interest including swamp and running water which support a wide range of species such as: otter, scarce flies and beetles.
See also
References
- ^ Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013); Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine accessdate: 30 December 2013
- ^ List of SSSIs in Wales, including Dyffryn Gwaun
External links
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