Boxford Water Meadows Explained

Boxford Water Meadows is a 13.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Boxford in Berkshire.^{[1] [2]} It is part of the Kennet & Lambourn Floodplain Special Area of Conservation.^[3]

The site comprises disused water meadows and flood pastures in the valley of the River Lambourn. Recorded flora include seventeen species of grass, seven of sedge and seventy-six of grassland herb, some of which are characteristic of ancient meadows which have not been improved or disturbed, such as devil's-bit scabious, water avens and Blysmus compressus, which is an uncommon flat-sedge. There is also a diverse insect fauna.

The site is private land with no public access.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Boxford Water Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 January 2020.
2. Web site: Map of Boxford Water Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 13 January 2020.
3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Kennet & Lambourn Floodplain . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 4 October 2019.