This Somerset fen was proposed by the Society as a potential nature reserve, regarded as 'worthy of preservation' for its scarce plants and insect life. Now a National Nature Reserve (NNR) managed by Natural England, it is at the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors – an internationally renowned wetland designated as a Ramsar site. The meadows, fen, wet woods and reedbeds here play host to a range of wildlife including otters, bitterns and marsh harriers.
(Above) the original SPNR survey documents for Shapwick Heath
More information on Shapwick Heath
Visit the Natural England page for Shapwick Heath nature reserve
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