Scoulton Mere Explained

Scoulton Mere
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:34.2ha
Notifydate:1984
Map: Magic Map

Scoulton Mere is a 34.2abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Wymondham in Norfolk.[1] [2]

The principal ecological interest of this site lies in the swamp, fen and bog flora on islands in the mere and along the shore. The largest island, called Scoulton Heath, is mainly covered in sphagnum moss, and other plants include the nationally rare crested buckler fern.[3]

There is no public access to the site.

References

52.573°N 0.929°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Scoulton Mere . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 June 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Scoulton Mere. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Scoulton Mere citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 June 2018.