Mottey Meadows
| Country | England |
| Unitary Authority | Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| Centroid* | SJ840134 |
| Latitude | 52.7175 |
| Longitude | -2.236944444 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0030051 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 43.69 |
| * 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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Humid grassland, Mesophile grassland (97%)
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Non-forest areas cultivated with woody plants (including Orchards, groves, Vineyards, Dehesas) (3%)
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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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Mottey Meadows represents lowland hay meadows in the English Midlands, and holds a relatively large area of the habitat (approximately 40 ha). The site contains grassland with limited influence of agricultural intensification and so demonstrates good conservation of structure and function. There are transitions to other dry and wet grassland types. The site is important for a range of rare meadow species, including fritillary Fritillaria meleagris at its most northerly native locality.
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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