Redgrave and South Lopham Fens

Redgrave and South Lopham Fens

Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Site number:
513
Area:
127.0 ha
Designation date:
15-02-1991
Coordinates:
52°22'34"N 01°00'32"E

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Redgrave and South Lopham Fens. 15/02/91; England; 127 ha; 52°23'N 001°01'E. Nature Reserve, SSSI, Environmentally Sensitive Area. An excellent example of spring-fed lowland valley fen, exhibiting several distinct vegetation communities, supporting a diverse and well-studied invertebrate fauna. The site is one of only two British localities for the spider Dolomedes plantarius. Intensive arable agriculture extends to the site boundary. There is a boardwalk and a network of footpaths for visitors. Ramsar site no. 513. Most recent RIS information: 2007.
Administrative region: England
National legal designation:
  • esa
  • ncr
  • nnr
  • sssi
Regional (international) legal designations:
  • EU Natura 2000
Last publication date: 01-01-2007
Ramsar Information Sheet (RIS)