Hopton Fen

Hopton Fen is a 15.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Hopton in Suffolk.[1][2] It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[3]

Hopton Fen
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchSuffolk
Grid referenceTL 990 800[1]
InterestBiological
Area15.3 hectares[1]
Notification1984[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This reed-dominated fen has diverse flora, including devil's bit scabious, black bog-rush, bogbeana and early marsh orchid. The Trust is improving the site by excavating new pools, and introducing grazing to restore the open landscape.[3][4]

There is access by a footpath from Hopton.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Hopton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  2. "Map of Hopton Fen". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  3. "Hopton Fen". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  4. "Hopton Fen citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 25 May 2017.

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