| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 396 916 [1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 14.0 hectares (35 acres) [1] |
| Notification | 1988 [1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Geldeston Meadows is a 14-hectare (35-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest near Geldeston 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]
These traditionally managed meadows in the flood plain of the River Waveney have a very diverse flora. Most of the site is wet grassland which is dominated by sweet vernal grass, common quaking grass and crested dog's-tail. [6]
The site is private land with no public access.
References
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Geldeston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original on 15 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Map of Geldeston Meadows". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 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.
- ^ "Geldeston Meadows citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
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