Geldeston Meadows

Geldeston Meadows is a 14-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Geldeston 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]

Geldeston Meadows
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationNorfolk
Grid referenceTM 396 916[1]
InterestBiological
Area14.0 hectares (35 acres)[1]
Notification1988[1]
Location mapMagic Map

These traditionally managed meadows in the flood plain of the River Waveney have a very diverse flora. Most of the site is wet grassland which is dominated by sweet vernal grass, common quaking grass and crested dog's-tail.[6]

The site is private land with no public access.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Geldeston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
  2. "Map of Geldeston Meadows". 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. "Geldeston Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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