Weston Fen, Suffolk facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Suffolk |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 49.7 hectares |
| Notification | 1986 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Weston Fen is a 49.7 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Hopton in Suffolk. It is part of the Waveney and Little Ouse Valley Fens Special Areas of Conservation, and an area of 37 hectares is managed as a nature reserve called Market Weston Fen by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
This spring-fed valley fen has a high and stable water table, and as a result it has a rich and varied flora. The dominant plants in the central fen area are saw sedge, the reed Phragmites australis and blunt-flowered rush. Other habitats include tall fen grassland, heath and a stream. There are many dragonflies and damselflies.
There is access from Fen Street. Parking for 3-4 cars on verge immediately after the signposted public footpath and entrance to fen.
