Church Farm Marshes Explained

Church Farm Marshes
Type:Nature reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TM420742
Location:Thorington, Suffolk
Area:56 hectares
Manager:Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Church Farm Marshes is a 56 hectare nature reserve in Thorington in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[1]

This site has areas of marshland, wet and dry woodland, and grassland. The flower-rich marshes have southern marsh orchid, marsh marigold and ragged robin. Grazing maintains diversity of flora in the meadows and marshes, ensuring a good population of insects which provide food for birds.[1]

There is access to the reserve from Thorington Road near the church.

References

52.31°N 1.55°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church Farm Marshes. Suffolk Wildlife Trust . 2 August 2017.