Church Farm Marshes
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Type | Nature reserve |
Location | Thorington, Suffolk |
OS grid | TM420742 |
Area | 56 hectares |
Managed by | Suffolk Wildlife Trust |
Church Farm Marshes is a 56 hectare nature reserve in Thorington in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust.[1]
This site has areas of marshland, wet and dry woodland, and grassland. The flower-rich marshes have southern marsh orchid, marsh marigold and ragged robin. Grazing maintains diversity of flora in the meadows and marshes, ensuring a good population of insects which provide food for birds.[1]
There is access to the reserve from Thorington Road near the church.
References
- ^ a b "Church Farm Marshes". Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
52°19′N 1°33′E / 52.31°N 1.55°E / 52.31; 1.55
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