Dyffryn Gwaun

Dyffryn Gwaun
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Dyffryn Gwaun is located in Wales
Dyffryn Gwaun
Location within Wales
LocationPembrokeshire
Grid referenceSN0509634837
Coordinates51°58′40″N 4°50′21″W / 51.977723°N 4.8392718°W / 51.977723; -4.8392718
InterestBiological
Area25.36 ha
Notification1954

Dyffryn Gwaun is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.[1] The site has an area of 25.36 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.[2]

Type and features

This site is designated due to its biological qualities. SSSIs in Wales have been notified for a total of 142 different animal species and 191 different plant species.

This site has 3 special features.

The site has other habitats that contribute to the special wildlife interest including swamp and running water which support a wide range of species such as: otter, scarce flies and beetles.

See also

References

  1. ^ Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013); Archived January 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine accessdate: 30 December 2013
  2. ^ List of SSSIs in Wales, including Dyffryn Gwaun


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