Forncett Meadows Explained

Forncett Meadows is a 5.2abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest west of Long Stratton in Norfolk.^{[1] [2]}

This site in the valley of the River Tas has a variety of grassland types due to variations in soil and wetness and a long history of management by non-intensive grazing. There are also ponds and areas of scrub and alder woodland.^[3]

The site is private land but it can be viewed from a footpath which goes through it.

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52.488°N 1.187°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Forncett Meadows . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 29 July 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20181204111816/https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1000372&SiteName=&countyCode=29&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea=. 4 December 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Forncett Meadows. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 29 July 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180729230721/http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=sssiIndex&query=HYPERLINK%3D%271000372%27. 29 July 2018.
3. Web site: Forncett Meadows citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 29 July 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180729230523/https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/PDFsForWeb/Citation/1000372.pdf. 29 July 2018.