Deptford Farm Pastures Explained

Deptford Farm Pastures
Aos:Devon
Coordinates:50.9425°N -4.4575°W
Area:54.8acres
Notifydate:1991

Deptford Farm Pastures is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon, England. It was designated in 1991 as a protected area because of the traditionally managed heath, mire and fen at the site that form a community known as Culm Grassland.[1]

Dominated by the plant species, Succisa pratensis, and rare plants, Genista anglica, parts of the land is owned by the Forestry Commission.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deptford Farm Pastures SSSI. 2 October 2024 . Naturalengland UK.
  2. Web site: 6 October 2020 . Mapping the habitats of England’s ten largest institutional landowners . 2 October 2024 . Who owns England? . en.