Wortham Ling Explained

Wortham Ling
Aos:Suffolk
Interest:Biological
Area:53.2 hectares
Notifydate:1990
Map: Magic Map

Wortham Ling is a 53.2hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wortham in Suffolk.[1] [2]

This site has acid grassland and dry heath on a sandy soil. Some areas are intensely grazed by rabbits, producing a very short sward which is a suitable habitat for lichens and mosses. Butterflies include many graylings.[3]

There is access to the site from several roads and footpaths.

References

52.37°N 1.07°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Wortham Ling . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2017.
  2. Web site: Map of Wortham Ling. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2017.
  3. Web site: Wortham Ling citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 June 2017.