Broad Fen, Dilham

Broad Fen, Dilham
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 342 253[1]
InterestBiological
Area38.4 hectares (95 acres)[1]
Notification1983[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Broad Fen, Dilham is a 38.4-hectare (95-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Norwich in Norfolk.[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]

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.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Broad Fen, Dilham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Map of Broad Fen, Dilham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 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. ^ "Broad Fen, Dilham citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.

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