Wortham Ling

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Wortham Ling
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Path through Wortham Ling - geograph.org.uk - 1770312.jpg
Location Suffolk
Grid reference TM 092 795 [1]
InterestBiological
Area53.2 hectares [1]
Notification 1990 [1]
Location map Magic Map

Wortham Ling is a 53.2-hectare (131-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wortham in Suffolk. [1] [2]

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.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Designated Sites View: Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  2. "Map of Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  3. "Wortham Ling citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.

Coordinates: 52°22′N1°04′E / 52.37°N 1.07°E / 52.37; 1.07