Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby

Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 433 927[1]
InterestBiological
Area42.7 hectares (106 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby is a 42.7-hectare (106-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Gillingham in Norfolk, England.[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]

Most of this site is alder carr woodland next to the River Waveney, which is often flooded. It has a diverse insect fauna. There are also areas of open fen with plants including common reed, reed canary grass and hemp-agrimony.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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