Heath Lake Explained

Heath Lake
Aos:Berkshire
Interest:Biological
Coordinates:51.38°N -0.812°W
Area:6ha
Notifydate:1989
Map: Magic Map

Heath Lake is a 6abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Berkshire.[1] [2] The SSSI is part of the 22.3abbr=offNaNabbr=off Heathlake Local Nature Reserve, which is owned and managed by Wokingham Borough Council.[3] [4]

Most of this 2.8ha lake is less than 1m (03feet) deep. It is the only acid lake in the county which retains its characteristic plants, such as alternate water-milfoil and six-stamened waterwort. The banks are peaty and marshy in some areas. There are also small areas of woodland, dry heath and acid grassland.[5]

There is access from Nine Mile Ride.

Fauna

The site has the following animals[6] [7]

Birds

Invertebrates

Flora

The site has the following Flora:[3] [6]

Tree

Plant

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Heath Lake . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Map of Heath Lake. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Heathlake . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 16 October 2019.
  4. Web site: Map of Heathlake. Local Nature Reserves . Natural England. 16 October 2019.
  5. Web site: Heathlake - Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wokingham District Council. 16 October 2019.
  6. Web site: Heath Lake citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 October 2019.
  7. Web site: Photo locations: Simon’s Wood/Heath Lake . Sandhurst Camera Club . 2017-03-03.