| West of the River Alver | |
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Gosport, Hampshire |
| OS grid | SU 580 001 |
| Area | 11.6 hectares (29 acres) |
| Managed by | Gosport Borough Council |
West of the River Alver is an 11.6-hectare (29-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Gosport in Hampshire. It is owned and managed by Gosport Borough Council.[1][2]
This site on the west bank of the River Alver has a reedbed which is one of the largest in England, and which is maintained by annual cutting. There are also three ponds and areas of grassland, some of which are kept short by rabbit grazing. Seventeen species of butterfly have been recorded.[1]
References
- 1 2 "West of the River Alver". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ↑ "Map of West of the River Alver". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
50°47′53″N 1°10′41″W / 50.798°N 1.178°W
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