Stanborough Reedmarsh Explained

Stanborough Reedmarsh is a 3.3 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire. It is owned by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.^{[1] [2]}

The site is wet willow woodland on the bank of the River Lea. It is important for water voles and birds such as reed and sedge warblers.^[1] Water figwort, common meadow rue and water chickweed grow along the river bank.^[3]

There is access to the site from Stanborough Road through Stanborough Park.^[3]

References

51.8102°N -0.2172°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Stanborough Reedmarsh . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 14 March 2013 . 16 February 2015.
2. Web site: Map of Stanborough Reedmarsh. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 16 February 2015.
3. Web site: Stanborough Reedmarsh. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. 16 February 2015.