| Debden Water | |
| Aos: | Essex |
| Interest: | Biological |
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| Area: | 20.9 hectares |
| Notifydate: | 1986 |
| Map: | Magic Map |
Debden Water SSSI is a 20.9hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest which comprises two stretches of Debden Water, a small tributary of the River Cam, and surrounding land. The site is on the eastern outskirts of Newport in Essex, where the stream joins the Cam.[1] [2]
The flood plain of the stream has tall fen vegetation, mainly common reed, while in some areas plants such as tussock sedge and lesser pond-sedge are locally dominant. Other habitats are neutral grassland, broad-leaved woodland and species-rich calcareous grassland. Locally rare plants are yellow figwort and woolly thistle. The site has a badger sett.[1]
There are public footpaths both north and south of the stream.