Trefeiddan Moor

Trefeiddan Moor
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location within Wales
Area of Search Pembrokeshire
Grid reference SM7329525048
Coordinates 51°52′40″N 5°17′42″W / 51.877794°N 5.2950843°W / 51.877794; -5.2950843Coordinates: 51°52′40″N 5°17′42″W / 51.877794°N 5.2950843°W / 51.877794; -5.2950843
Interest Biological
Area 21.61 ha
Notification 1966

Trefeiddan Moor 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 January 1966 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.[1] The site has an area of 21.61 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 pale dog violet (Viola lactea) is particularly dependent on the heathland whilst the pillwort, slender centaury and chamomile thrive on winter-wet disturbed ground near and on paths and tracks. Floating water plants need areas of open water at least ankle-deep in summer and without too much organic matter. Natural Resources Wales attempts to encourage these conditions.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013); accessdate: 30 December 2013
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