Ford Moss
Country | England |
Unitary Authority | Northumberland and Tyne and Wear |
Centroid* | NT970377 |
Latitude | 55.63277778 |
Longitude | -2.0475 |
SAC EU Code | UK0030151 |
Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
Area (ha) | 60.96 |
* 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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Bogs, Marshes, Water fringed vegetation, Fens (50%)
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Improved grassland (10%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (10%)
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Coniferous woodland (20%)
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Mixed woodland (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
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7110 Active raised bogs * Priority feature
Ford Moss is a largely intact 46 ha bog in undulating topography in the rain-shadow of the Cheviot Hills. Although partially drained, the re-wetted surface contains many waterlogged areas with species typical of peat-formation. Thus, although there are drier purple moor-grass Molinia caerulea-dominated parts, it is considered to be predominantly active raised bog. There is a 12 m depth of peat within the confining basin. The vegetation includes species of raised bog as well as poor-fen, which is also indicated in places by the presence of white sedge Carex curta where water runs into the bog from the surrounding slopes.
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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