Debden Water SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Essex |
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Grid reference | TL527342 TL 537340 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 20.9 hectares |
Notification | 1986 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Debden Water SSSI is a 20.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest which comprises two stretches of , a small tributary of the River Cam, and surrounding land. The site is on the eastern outskirts of Newport in Essex, where the stream joins the Cam.[1][2]
The flood plain of the stream has tall fen vegetation, mainly common reed, while in some areas plants such as tussock sedge and lesser pond-sedge are locally dominant. Other habitats are neutral grassland, broad-leaved woodland and species-rich calcareous grassland. Locally rare plants are and woolly thistle. The site has a badger sett.[1]
There are public footpaths both north and south of the stream.
References[]
- ^ a b "Debden Water citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "Map of Debden Water". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
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