Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
![]() Brettenham Heath | |
Location | Norfolk |
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Grid reference | TL 923 864 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 439.9 hectares (1,087 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1982 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths is a 439.9-hectare (1,087-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Thetford in Norfolk, England. [1] [2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, [3] and part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation [4] and Special Protection Area. [5] Brettenham Heath is a National Nature Reserve. [6]
The dominant plants on this dry acidic heath are heather and wavy hair-grass. There are also areas of scrub and woodland. The site supports many species of breeding birds, including common curlews and nightjars. [7]
The site is in two separate areas, which are open to the public.
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
![]() Brettenham Heath | |
Location | Norfolk |
---|---|
Grid reference | TL 923 864 [1] |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 439.9 hectares (1,087 acres) [1] |
Notification | 1982 [1] |
Location map | Magic Map |
Bridgham and Brettenham Heaths is a 439.9-hectare (1,087-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north-east of Thetford in Norfolk, England. [1] [2] It is a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, [3] and part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation [4] and Special Protection Area. [5] Brettenham Heath is a National Nature Reserve. [6]
The dominant plants on this dry acidic heath are heather and wavy hair-grass. There are also areas of scrub and woodland. The site supports many species of breeding birds, including common curlews and nightjars. [7]
The site is in two separate areas, which are open to the public.