Geldeston Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 396 916[1]
InterestBiological
Area14.0 hectares (35 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Geldeston Meadows is a 14-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Geldeston 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]

These traditionally managed meadows in the flood plain of the River Waveney have a very diverse flora. Most of the site is wet grassland which is dominated by sweet vernal grass, common quaking grass and crested dog's-tail.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Geldeston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Geldeston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
  6. ↑ "Geldeston Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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