Geldeston Meadows Explained

Geldeston Meadows
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:14ha
Notifydate:1988
Map: Magic Map

Geldeston Meadows is a 14abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Geldeston 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]

These traditionally managed meadows in the flood plain of the River Waveney have a very diverse flora. Most of the site is wet grassland which is dominated by sweet vernal grass, common quaking grass and crested dog's-tail.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.47°N 1.526°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Geldeston Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 July 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180715210617/https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1001931&SiteName=&countyCode=29&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea=. 15 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Geldeston Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 July 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: Geldeston Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 July 2018.

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