Max Bog
Max Bog is a 10.6 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Somerset, notified in 1988.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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  Location within Somerset | |
| Area of Search | Avon |
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| Grid reference | ST406574 |
| Coordinates | 51.3131°N 2.8529°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 10.6 hectares (0.106 km2; 0.041 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1988 |
| Natural England website | |
The site is owned by North Somerset Council and managed by the Avon Wildlife Trust for the range of wetland plants that it supports. There is no access without a permit.
Ecology
Marsh Helleborine occurs here and nowhere else in Avon.[1] Lesser Butterfly-orchid and Fragrant Orchid also occur here, and at only one other Avon site each.[2] It is also home to Yellow Rattle, Meadow Sweet and Meadow Thistle. The reserve is also important for its invertebrate interest and is home to many species of moth, grasshopper and dragonfly.[3]
Narrow-leaved Marsh-orchid is found in adjacent fields.[4]
Dactylorhiza orchids are well represented, including the hybrids D. × grandis and D. × hallii.[4]
References
- Myles, Sarah (2000) Flora of the Bristol Region ISBN 1-874357-18-8 page 249
- Myles, Sarah (2000) Flora of the Bristol Region ISBN 1-874357-18-8 page 250
- English Nature citation sheet for the site (accessed 17 July 2006)
- Myles, Sarah (2000) Flora of the Bristol Region ISBN 1-874357-18-8 page 251
See also
- Yanal Bog, a similar SSSI to the northeast of Max Bog