Wortham Ling

Wortham Ling
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationSuffolk
Grid referenceTM 092 795[1]
InterestBiological
Area53.2 hectares[1]
Notification1990[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Wortham Ling is a 53.2-hectare (131-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wortham in Suffolk.[1][2]

This site has acid grassland and dry heath on a sandy soil. Some areas are intensely grazed by rabbits, producing a very short sward which is a suitable habitat for lichens and mosses. Butterflies include many graylings.[3]

There is access to the site from several roads and footpaths.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Map of Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Wortham Ling citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
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