Wilbraham Fens Explained

Wilbraham Fens
Aos:Cambridgeshire
Interest:Biological
Area:62.0 hectares
Notifydate:1985
Map: Magic Map

Wilbraham Fens is a 62.5hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Cambridge.[1] [2]

This is an example of a fen habitat, which is now rare in Britain, with grassland, scrub, ponds and ditches. The dominant fen species is common reed, which is present in dense stands, together with plants such as purple loosestrife and meadow rue. Herbs include harebell and field scabious.[3]

There is no public access but the site can be viewed from footpaths.

References

52.209°N 0.222°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Wilbraham Fens . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Wilbraham Fens. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Wilbraham Fens citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 16 January 2017. 24 October 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121024202933/http://www.sssi.naturalengland.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1003284.pdf. dead.