Wortham Ling

Wortham Ling is a 53.2 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Wortham in Suffolk.[1][2]

Wortham Ling
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchSuffolk
Grid referenceTM 092 795[1]
InterestBiological
Area53.2 hectares[1]
Notification1990[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site has acid grassland and dry heath on a sandy soil. Some areas are intensely grazed by rabbits, producing a very short sward which is a suitable habitat for lichens and mosses. Butterflies include many graylings.[3]

There is access to the site from several roads and footpaths.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  2. "Map of Wortham Ling". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
  3. "Wortham Ling citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 14 June 2017.

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