Weston Fen, Suffolk
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TL 980 786[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 49.7 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Weston Fen is a 49.7-hectare (123-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hopton in Suffolk.[1][2] It is part of the Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens Special Areas of Conservation,[3][4] and an area of 37 hectares is managed as a nature reserve called Market Weston Fen by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[5]
This spring-fed valley fen has a high and stable water table, and as a result it has a rich and varied flora. The dominant plants in the central fen area are saw sedge, the reed Phragmites australis and blunt-flowered rush. Other habitats include tall fen grassland, heath and a stream. There are many dragonflies and damselflies.[6]
There is access from Fen Street. Parking for 3-4 cars on verge immediately after the signposted public footpath and entrance to fen.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Weston Fen - 1001985". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Map of Weston Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ^ "Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens". Special Areas of Conservation. Joint Nature Conservation Committee. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Waveney & Little Ouse Valley Fens". Special Area of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "Market Weston Fen". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "Weston Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
52°22′N 0°55′E / 52.37°N 0.91°E
