Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods

Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods is a 151.2-hectare (374-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Southampton in Hampshire.[1][2] It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation.[5] Part of the site is in Manor Farm Country Park, which is a Local Nature Reserve.[6]

Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchHampshire
Grid referenceSU 507 111[1]
InterestBiological
Area151.2 hectares (374 acres)[1]
Notification1987[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site comprises the upper estuary of the River Hamble, together with adjoining saltmarsh, reedswamp and ancient semi-natural woodland. The woods have a diverse ground flora and invertebrate fauna. There is also a narrow zone of mudflats, with large numbers of marine worms, crustaceans and molluscs, which provide food for birds.[7]

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. "Map of Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  3. "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Ramsar Site. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  4. "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  5. "Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
  6. "Designated Sites View: Manor Farm". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  7. "Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.

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