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Allt Pontfaen - Coed Gelli-fawr

Coordinates: 51°58′29″N 4°50′54″W / 51.974744°N 4.8483302°W / 51.974744; -4.8483302
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Allt Pontfaen - Coed Gelli-fawr
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Allt Pontfaen - Coed Gelli-fawr is located in Wales
Allt Pontfaen - Coed Gelli-fawr
Location within Wales
LocationPembrokeshire
Grid referenceSN0446134530
Coordinates51°58′29″N 4°50′54″W / 51.974744°N 4.8483302°W / 51.974744; -4.8483302
InterestBiological
Area73.12 ha
Notification1954

Allt Pontfaen - Coed Gelli-fawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) in Pembrokeshire, South Wales which starts at Allt Pontfaen and finishes at Coed Gelli-fawr. 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 73.12 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.

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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.

The site is described by Natural Resources Wales as containing: "Six contiguous ancient semi-natural woodlands situated on the steep slopes of the south side of the Gwaun Valley sub-glacial meltwater channel. The rich epiphytic lichen flora is of national importance, featuring many old forest species. Several notable woodland plants and invertebrates occur. Dormice are also present."

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