Quants Reserve
Nature reserve in Somerset, England
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Quants Reserve is a nature reserve north west of Burnworthy in Somerset, England.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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  Location within Somerset | |
| Location | Somerset |
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| Grid reference | ST185175 |
| Coordinates | 50.954°N 3.160°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 50.6 hectares (0.506 km2; 0.195 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1988 |
| Natural England website | |
It consists of a grassland clearing in a forestry plantation. It is well known for its butterflies — among the species which occur are Duke of Burgundy, marsh fritillary and wood white.
In 1988 an area of 50.6 hectares (126.0 acres) was designated as a Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.[1]
