| Sawbridgeworth Marsh | |
| Aos: | Hertfordshire Essex |
| Interest: | Biological |
| Area: | 6.3 hectares |
| Notifydate: | 1986 |
| Map: | Magic Map |
Sawbridgeworth Marsh is a 6.3hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire, apart from a small area in the north which is in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The planning authorities are East Hertfordshire District Council and Uttlesford District Council.[1] [2] [3]
The site is a river valley marsh close to the River Stort, which has a varied wetland flora. Grazing and cutting of the marsh in rotation maintain biological diversity. The site also has an important wetland fauna and many moth species.[1] Uncommon plants include marsh willowherb, marsh valerian and marsh arrow-grass, and drainage ditches and two ponds have a rich aquatic life.[3]
The site is always open and there is access from Hallingbury Road.[3]