Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby is a 42.7-hectare (106-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Gillingham 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]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 433 927[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 42.7 hectares (106 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
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
edit- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Map of Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 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.
- ^ "Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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