Leziate, Sugar and Derby Fens explained

Leziate, Sugar and Derby Fens
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:87.9ha
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Leziate, Sugar and Derby Fens is an 87.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of King's Lynn in Norfolk.[1] [2]

These fens have extensive heaths and areas of wet acidic grassland, and there are smaller areas of damp woodland and species-rich calcareous grassland. There are many ant-hills on Derby Fen.[3]

There is public access to the fens, which are in three separate areas.

References

52.754°N 0.518°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Leziate, Sugar and Derby Fens . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 31 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Leziate, Sugar and Derby Fens. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 31 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Leziate, Sugar and Derby Fens citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 31 May 2018.