Ebblake Bog Explained

Ebblake Bog
Aos:Dorset
Hampshire
Interest:Biological
Area:11.3ha
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Ebblake Bog is a 11.3abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset and Hampshire, located west of Ringwood.[1] [2] It is part of Dorset Heathlands Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and of Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation,[5]

This mire in the valley of the Moors River has a deep layer of peat. It is dominated by willow, bog myrtle, purple moor grass and Sphagnum mosses and there are several shallow pools.[6]

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50.862°N -1.852°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Ebblake Bog . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Map of Ebblake Bog. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Dorset Heathlands . Ramsar Site. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Dorset Heathlands . Special Protection Areas . Natural England. 23 April 2020.
  5. Web site: Designated Sites View: Dorset Heaths . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
  6. Web site: Ebblake Bog citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 May 2020.