Heath Lake

Heath Lake is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and local nature reserve based in Berkshire on the edge of Crowthorne.[1] Heath Lake is the only example of an acid lake in Berkshire which still retains its characteristic flora.[2] The site is managed by Wokingham Borough Council[3]

Geography

Heath Lake near Crowthorne - geograph.org.uk - 696189

The whole site is 6 hectares (15 acres) in size.[4] The lake itself is 7 acres (2.8 ha) in size.[5]

The 1 metre deep lake is stream and spring-fed.[2]

History

In 1989 the site was designated a site of special scientific interest (SSSI).[2]

In 1994 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by Wokingham Borough Council.[3]

Fauna

The site has the following animals[2][6]

Birds

Invertebrates


Flora

The site has the following Flora:[3][2]

Tree

Plant

References

  1. ↑ "Magic Map Application". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "SITE NAME: HEATH LAKE" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  3. 1 2 3 "Natural England - Special Sites". lnr.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  4. ↑ "Heath Lake SSSI". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  5. ↑ "Heathlake - Site of Special Scientific Interest - Wokingham Borough Council". wokingham.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
  6. ↑ "Photo locations: Simon's Wood/Heath Lake". Sandhurst Camera Club. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
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