Newport Cliffs
Newport Cliffs is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) lying a little to the north of Newport 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 48.23 hectares (119.2 acres) and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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  Location within Wales | |
| Location | Pembrokeshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SN0499441943 |
| Coordinates | 52.041°N 4.845°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 48.23 hectares (119.2 acres) |
| Notification | 1954 |
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 four special features.
- Sea cliffs and associated ledges and crevices
- Coastal grassland
- Coastal heathland
- Perennial centaury
The site has other habitats and species that contribute to the wildlife interest including cliff-nesting chough, peregrine falcons, and razorbill. Rare plants include: royal fern, sea spleenwort and sea purslane.
References
- Countryside Council for Wales Website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013); Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine accessdate: 30 December 2013