Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby

Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby is a 42.7-hectare (106-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Gillingham 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]

Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 433 927[1]
InterestBiological
Area42.7 hectares (106 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Most of this site is alder carr woodland next to the River Waveney, which is often flooded. It has a diverse insect fauna. There are also areas of open fen with plants including common reed, reed canary grass and hemp-agrimony.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. "Map of Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby". 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. "Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.

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