Wicken Fen
- Country:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Site number:752
- Area:254 ha
- Designation date:12-09-1995
- Coordinates:52°18'N 00°16'E
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Overview
Wicken Fen. 12/09/95; England; 254 ha; 52°18'N 000°17'E. National Nature Reserve, SSSI. The site acts as a flood catchment area, thus the water level is regulated, and it includes dikes and abandoned clay pits. The mosaic character of the vegetation is due to extensive peat cutting and differing systems of crop exploitation. Areas subject to frequent cutting have a higher species diversity. Vegetation includes various types of rushes, sedges, and marsh orchids with corresponding insect associations. Waterbirds frequenting the site are mallards, teal, wigeons, shovelers, pochards, and tufted ducks.The site supports an appreciable assemblage of wetland plants and invertebrates. Human activities include nature conservation and livestock grazing. Ramsar site no. 752. Most recent RIS information: 2007.
Administrative region:
England
- National legal designation:
- nnr
- sssi
- Regional (international) legal designations:
- EU Natura 2000
- Last publication date:01-01-2007