Broad Fen
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Broad Fen is a fen within the Norfolk Broads, or which 95 acres are designated a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Norwich in Norfolk.[1] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[2] and Special Protection Area[3] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[4]
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.[5]
- Location map: 52°46’26"N, 1°28’16"E
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References
- ↑ SSSI listing and designation for Broad Fen, Dilham
- ↑ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Natural England. https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteGeneralDetail.aspx?SiteCode=UK11010&SiteName=&countyCode=29&responsiblePerson=&unitId=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea=.
- ↑ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Natural England. https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteGeneralDetail.aspx?SiteCode=UK9009253&SiteName=&countyCode=29&responsiblePerson=&unitId=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea=.
- ↑ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Natural England. https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteGeneralDetail.aspx?SiteCode=UK0013577&SiteName=&countyCode=29&responsiblePerson=&unitId=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea=.
- ↑ "Broad Fen, Dilham citation". Natural England. https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/PDFsForWeb/Citation/1000759.pdf.