Wortham Ling
Wortham Ling is a 53.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wortham in Suffolk.[1][2]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Suffolk |
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| Grid reference | TM 092 795[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 53.2 hectares[1] |
| Notification | 1990[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
This site has acid grassland and dry heath on a sandy soil. Some areas are intensely grazed by rabbits, producing a very short sward which is a suitable habitat for lichens and mosses. Butterflies include many graylings.[3]
There is access to the site from several roads and footpaths.
References
- "Designated Sites View: Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- "Map of Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- "Wortham Ling citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
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