Upper Nithsdale Woods
| Country | Scotland |
| Unitary Authority | South Western Scotland |
| Centroid* | NS817086 |
| Latitude | 55.35694444 |
| Longitude | -3.866666667 |
| SAC EU Code | UK0030297 |
| Status | Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) |
| Area (ha) | 99.62 |
| * 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 (5%)
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Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (95%)
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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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9180 Tilio-Acerion forests of slopes, screes and ravines * Priority feature
This complex of sites located on the River Nith and tributaries represents Tilio-Acerion forest in south-west Scotland. The individual sites are small, but regionally important due to the highly fragmented nature of remnant semi-natural woodland in this part of Scotland. The woods are ash Fraxinus excelsior-dominated with a dense hazel Corylus avellana understorey, and a rich herbaceous ground flora characteristic of the habitat type.
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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