Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths explained

Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	439.9ha
Notifydate:	1982
Map:	Magic Map

Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths is a 439.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Thetford in Norfolk, England.^{[1] [2]} It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I,^[3] and part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation^[4] and Special Protection Area.^[5] Brettenham Heath is a National Nature Reserve.^[6]

The dominant plants on this dry acidic heath are heather and wavy hair-grass. There are also areas of scrub and woodland. The site supports many species of breeding birds, including common curlews and nightjars.^[7]

The site is in two separate areas, which are open to the public.

References

52.442°N 0.828°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 June 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 June 2018.
3. Book: Derek . Ratcliffe . A Nature Conservation Review. 2 . 132. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge, UK . 1977. 0521-21403-3 .
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Breckland . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
5. Web site: Designated Sites View: Breckland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
6. Web site: Designated Sites View: Brettenham Heath . National Nature Reserves. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
7. Web site: Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 June 2018.