Maulden Heath
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
The western meadow | |
Location | Bedfordshire |
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Grid reference | TL070386 TL 068384 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 7.6 hectares |
Notification | 1986 |
Location map | Magic Map |
Maulden Heath is a 7.6-hectare (19-acre) Site of Special Scientific Interest in Maulden in Bedfordshire. It was notified in 1986 under Section 28 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and the local planning authority is Central Bedfordshire Council.[1][2] The site is owned by the Forestry Commission and managed by The Greensand Trust.[3]
There are two separate meadows in the site. The eastern meadow has two ridges, which have short grass, a moss layer and many herbs. The western meadow is a steep-sided valley which has similar habitats.[1] There is access by a footpath from the Deadman's Hill car park.[2][3]
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References
- ^ a b "Maulden Heath citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Map of Maulden Heath". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Heath and Reach Sites". The Greensand Trust. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
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