Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TG 342 253 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 38.4 hectares (95 acres) |
Notification | 1983 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Broad Fen, Dilham is a 38.4-hectare (95-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Norwich in Norfolk. It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site and Special Protection Area and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.
This site's diverse habitats include fen, carr woodland, open water and fen meadows. The open water includes ponds which were dug to attract wildfowl, a stretch of the Dilham Canal and dykes. Aquatic plants include bladderwort and white water lily.
References
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Broad Fen, Dilham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- "Map of Broad Fen, Dilham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- "Broad Fen, Dilham citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
52°46′26″N 1°28′16″E / 52.774°N 1.471°E / 52.774; 1.471
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