Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Location | Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TM 433 927[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 42.7 hectares (106 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Stanley and Alder Carrs, Aldeby is a 42.7-hectare (106-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Gillingham in Norfolk, England.[1][2] It is part of the Broadland Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and The Broads Special Area of Conservation.[5]
Most of this site is alder carr woodland next to the River Waveney, which is often flooded. It has a diverse insect fauna. There are also areas of open fen with plants including common reed, reed canary grass and hemp-agrimony.[6]
The site is private land with no public access.
