Forest Mere
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | West Sussex |
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Grid reference | SU 819 298[1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 14.6 hectares (36 acres)[1] |
Notification | 1984[1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Forest Mere is a 14.6-hectare (36-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Midhurst in West Sussex.[1][2]
The site consists of Folly Pond and surrounding woodland, heath and bog. Natural England describes it as notable for its outstanding assemblage of dragonflies, with 17 species recorded, and 49 breeding birds, including heath and woodland species such as European stonechat, wood warbler and tree pipit.[3]
The site is private land but it is crossed by a public footpath.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Forest Mere". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Map of Forest Mere". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Forest Mere citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
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