Damgate Marshes, Acle
Damgate Marshes, Acle is a 64.7-hectare (160-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Norwich and Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.
These traditionally managed grazing marshes and dykes are a nationally important wetland site. Their ecological significance lies mainly in the dykes, which have several uncommon water plants and a great diversity of aquatic invertebrates.
The Weavers Way footpath goes through the site.
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References
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Damgate Marshes, Acle". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Damgate Marshes, Acle". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Damgate Marshes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 8 June 2018.