Filsham Reedbed Explained

Filsham Reedbed
Type:Local Nature Reserve
Grid Ref Uk:TQ 777 097
Location:St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex
Area:18.5ha
Manager:Sussex Wildlife Trust

Filsham Reedbed is an 18.5abbr=offNaNabbr=off Local Nature Reserve on the western outskirts of St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex. It is owned by Hastings Borough Council and managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust.[1] [2] [3] It is part of Combe Haven Site of Special Scientific Interest.[4]

This is one of the largest reedbeds in the county and it also has areas of grazing marsh, swamp and ancient woodland. There is a wide variety of plants and over 1000 species of invertebrates have been recorded. The bird life is also important and diverse.[3]

There is access from Reedswood Road and from a footpath alongside Combe Haven river.

References

50.86°N 0.524°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Filsham Reed Beds . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 10 February 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Filsham Reed Beds. Local Nature Reserves . Natural England. 10 February 2019.
  3. Web site: Filsham Reedbed . Sussex Wildlife Trust . 10 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Combe Haven . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 10 January 2019.

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