Glan-traeth
| Country | Wales |
| Unitary Authority | West Wales and The Valleys |
| Centroid* | SH417666 |
| Latitude | 53.1733 |
| Longitude | -4.3686 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0030042 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 13.98 |
| * 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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Coastal sand dunes, Sand beaches, Machair (90%)
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Inland water bodies (Standing water, Running water) (10%)
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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
- Not Applicable
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
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1166 Great crested newt Triturus cristatus
Situated in north-west Wales, high counts since the mid-1980s confirm the presence of a large and viable great crested newt Triturus cristatus population occupying water-filled depressions that have resulted from sand extraction from the dune system. Glan-traeth is lightly grazed by domestic livestock, thereby maintaining the open terrestrial habitat required for feeding and sheltering of adults.
Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection
- Not Applicable
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