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.
The site has the following animals[6] [7]
The site has the following Flora:[3] [6]