Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTG 370 021[1]
InterestBiological
Area7.5 hectares (19 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley is a 7.5-hectare (19-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Loddon 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]

This calcareous fen on the edge of the flood plain of the River Yare is spring fed. It is managed by light summer grazing and the flora is diverse, with some uncommon species. There are also areas of tall fen and the site is crossed by dykes which have clear spring water and a variety of aquatic plants.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Map of Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 August 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. ↑ "Poplar Farm Meadows, Langley citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
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