Cwm Bach, Sychpant
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
  Location within Wales | |
| Area of Search | Pembrokeshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SN0445735139 |
| Coordinates | 51°58′49″N 4°50′55″W / 51.980211°N 4.8487355°WCoordinates: 51°58′49″N 4°50′55″W / 51.980211°N 4.8487355°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 8.67 ha |
| Notification | 1989 |
Cwm Bach, Sychpant is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or "SSSI") in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since February 1989 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.[1] The site has an area of 8.67 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.
Type
This site is designated due to its biological qualities. SSSIs in Wales have been notified for a total of 142 different animal species and 191 different plant species. The site has an unusually high number of different butterfly species found around the bracken.
The woodland areas of the site are particularly important for lichens typical of ancient woodland.
See also
References
- ↑ Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013); Archived January 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. accessdate: 30 December 2013
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