| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 092 795[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 53.2 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
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "Map of Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "Wortham Ling citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
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