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Wilbraham Fens

Wilbraham Fens

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Wilbraham Fens is a 62.5-hectare (154-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Cambridge.[1][2]

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This is an example of a fen habitat, which is now rare in Britain, with grassland, scrub, ponds and ditches. The dominant fen species is common reed, which is present in dense stands, together with plants such as purple loosestrife and meadow rue. Herbs include harebell and field scabious.[3]

There is no public access but the site can be viewed from footpaths.

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  1. [1]
    "Designated Sites View: Wilbraham Fens". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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    "Map of Wilbraham Fens". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Wilbraham Fens citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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