Queendown Warren
Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
| Country | England |
| Unitary Authority | Kent |
| Centroid* | TQ827629 |
| Latitude | 51.33527778 |
| Longitude | 0.623333333 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0012833 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 14.48 |
| * This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC. | |
General site character
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Heath, Scrub, Maquis and Garrigue, Phygrana (10%)
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Dry grassland, Steppes (70%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (20%)
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Note When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.
Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site
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This site hosts the priority habitat type "orchid rich sites". Queendown Warren consists of CG3 Bromus erectus grassland. It contains an important assemblage of rare and scarce species, including early spider-orchid Ophrys sphegodes, burnt orchid Orchis ustulata and man orchid Aceras anthropophorum.
Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site
- Not Applicable
Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection
- Not Applicable
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