Narborough Bog Explained

Narborough Bog
Aos:Leicestershire
Interest:Biological
Area:8.5 hectares
Notifydate:1983
Map: Magic Map

Narborough Bog is an 8.5hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Narborough in Leicestershire.[1] [2] It is owned and managed by the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.[3]

This site has a large area of common reed on peat, and there is also wet woodland, dominated by crack willow. Natural England's citation for the site states that it is 'exceptionally rich' in species of butterflies and moths, including several locally uncommon species. In the south of the site there are two wet grazed meadows and more woodland.[4] [3]

The entrance to the site is at the northern end of the local recreation ground, which is off Leicester Road.

References

52.576°N -1.191°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Narborough Bog . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Narborough Bog. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 October 2017.
  3. Web site: Narborough Bog . Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust . 24 October 2017.
  4. Web site: Narborough Bog citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 24 October 2017.