Ebblake Bog

Summary

Ebblake Bog is a 11.3-hectare (28-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset and Hampshire, located west of Ringwood.[1][2] It is part of Dorset Heathlands Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and of Dorset Heaths Special Area of Conservation,[5]

Ebblake Bog
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationDorset
Hampshire
Grid referenceSU 105 070[1]
InterestBiological
Area11.3 hectares (28 acres)[1]
Notification1985[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This mire in the valley of the Moors River has a deep layer of peat. It is dominated by willow, bog myrtle, purple moor grass and Sphagnum mosses and there are several shallow pools.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Ebblake Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Ebblake Bog". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Designated Sites View: Dorset Heathlands". Ramsar Site. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Designated Sites View: Dorset Heathlands". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Designated Sites View: Dorset Heaths". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. ^ "Ebblake Bog citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 10 May 2020.

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