Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley Explained

Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley
Aos:	Norfolk
Interest:	Biological
Area:	7.5ha
Notifydate:	1985
Map:	Magic Map

Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley is a 7.5abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Loddon in Norfolk.^{[1] [2]} It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site^[3] and Special Protection Area,^[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.^[5]

This calcareous fen on the edge of the flood plain of the River Yare is spring fed. It is managed by light summer grazing and the flora is diverse, with some uncommon species. There are also areas of tall fen and the site is crossed by dykes which have clear spring water and a variety of aquatic plants.^[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.565°N 1.495°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 August 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 August 2018.
3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Ramsar Sites. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Broadland . Special Protection Areas. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
5. Web site: Designated Sites View: The Broads . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 25 May 2018.
6. Web site: Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 August 2018.