Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby explained

Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby
Aos:Norfolk
Interest:Biological
Area:42.7ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby is a 42.7abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Gillingham 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]

Most of this site is alder carr woodland next to the River Waveney, which is often flooded. It has a diverse insect fauna. There are also areas of open fen with plants including common reed, reed canary grass and hemp-agrimony.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

52.478°N 1.581°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 July 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: Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 15 July 2018.