Broad Fen, Dilham
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TG 342 253[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 38.4 hectares (95 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1983[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Broad Fen, Dilham is a 38.4-hectare (95-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Norwich 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 site's diverse habitats include fen, carr woodland, open water and fen meadows. The open water includes ponds which were dug to attract wildfowl, a stretch of the Dilham Canal and dykes. Aquatic plants include bladderwort and white water lily.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Broad Fen, Dilham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ^ "Map of Broad Fen, Dilham". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Ramsar Sites. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Broadland". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: The Broads". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Broad Fen, Dilham citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
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