Newbourne Springs Explained

Newbourne Springs
Aos:	Suffolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	15.7 hectares
Notifydate:	1986
Map:	Magic Map

Newbourne Springs is a 15.7hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Newbourne in Suffolk.^{[1] [2]} It is owned by Anglian Water and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.^[3]

Most of this site is a narrow valley with a fast-flowing stream with alder carr and fen. This flows into the Bucklesham Mill River^[4] which then flows into Deben Estuary. Drier and more acidic soils have grassland, woodland, scrub and bracken heath. The site is actively managed, producing diverse flora and many breeding and migratory birds such as treecreepers, nuthatches and sedge warblers.^{[3] [5]}

There is access from Woodbridge Road, which goes through the site.

References

52.043°N 1.307°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Newbourn (sic) Springs . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2017.
2. Web site: Map of Newbourn (sic) Springs. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2017.
3. Web site: Newbourne Springs . Suffolk Wildlife Trust . 6 June 2017.
4. Web site: Bucklesham Mill River Catchment Data Explorer Catchment Data Explorer . environment.data.gov.uk . . 3 April 2024.
5. Web site: Newbourn (sic) Springs citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 6 June 2017.