Beetley and Hoe Meadows explained

Beetley and Hoe Meadows
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:11.4ha
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Beetley and Hoe Meadows is an 11.4abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Dereham in Norfolk, United Kingdom.[1] [2] The site is in two nearby areas, and Hoe Meadow is part of Hoe Rough nature reserve, which is managed by the Norfolk Wildlife Trust[3]

This site is described by Natural England as "one of the finest remaining areas of wet unimproved grassland in Norfolk". It is traditionally managed by summer grazing, with plants such as glaucous Sedge and bog pimpernel in marshy parts and blunt-flowered rush and carnation sedge in permanently wet areas.[4]

Hoe Rough is open to the public.

References

52.715°N 0.93°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Beetley and Hoe Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Beetley and Hoe Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Hoe Rough. Norfolk Wildlife Trust . 21 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Beetley and Hoe Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2018.