Maes Hiraddug Explained

Maes Hiraddug
Aos:Clwyd
Interest:Biological
Coordinates:53.3032°N -3.4069°W
Displaymap:Wales
Area:4.37 ha
Notifydate:11 November 1999

Maes Hiraddug is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the preserved county of Clwyd, north Wales.

It is species-rich neutral grassland which includes notable species including spiny restharrow and the greater butterfly orchid. The reserve is managed by the North Wales Wildlife Trust.[1] It is an example of wildflower meadow which pre-dates modern agricultural land management.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maes Hiraddug North Wales Wildlife Trust. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150704123104/http://www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/maes-hiraddug. 2015-07-04.