Broad Fen, Dilham Explained

Broad Fen, Dilham
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:38.4ha
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Broad Fen, Dilham is a 38.4abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Norwich in Norfolk.[1] [2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]

This site's diverse habitats include fen, carr woodland, open water and fen meadows. The open water includes ponds which were dug to attract wildfowl, a stretch of the Dilham Canal and dykes. Aquatic plants include bladderwort and white water lily.[6]

References

52.774°N 1.471°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broad Fen, Dilham . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Broad Fen, Dilham. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Ramsar Sites. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  5. Web site: Designated Sites View: The Broads . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Broad Fen, Dilham citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 7 June 2018.

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