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.

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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2017.

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

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