Lincegrove and Hackett's Marshes explained

Lincegrove and Hackett's Marshes is a 37.8abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the west bank of the River Hamble between Southampton and Fareham in Hampshire.^{[1] [2]} It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site^[3] and Special Protection Area,^[4] and of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation.^[5] Hackett's Marsh is a 20.4ha Local Nature Reserve.^[6]

This site is one of the best examples of saltmarshes on the south coast. It is dominated by sea purslane and common cordgrass, with other flora including sea lavender, thrift, sea aster and sea clubrush.^[7]

References

50.876°N -1.309°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Lincegrove and Hackett's Marshes . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 May 2020.
2. Web site: Map of Lincegrove and Hackett's Marshes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 May 2020.
3. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Ramsar Site. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
4. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water . Special Protection Areas . Natural England. 23 April 2020.
5. Web site: Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime . Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. 23 April 2020.
6. Web site: Designated Sites View: Hackett's Marsh . Local Nature Reserves. Natural England . 23 April 2020.
7. Web site: Lincegrove and Hackett's Marshes citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 14 May 2020.