Fenn Washland
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| Fenn Washland | |
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | South Woodham Ferrers, Essex |
| OS grid | TQ806964 |
| Area | 4.9 hectares |
| Managed by | Essex County Council |
Fenn Washland is a 4.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Woodham Ferrers in Essex, England. It is owned by Essex County Council and managed by the council as a part of the nearby Marsh Farm Country Park.[1][2]
The Washland is formed around the tidal Fenn Creek which is a tributary of the River Crouch. The northern end of the creek is fed with fresh water from the Rettendon Brook.
The site is undeveloped wetland in a valley surrounded by housing. It has grassland, swamp, scrub, ponds and reedbed, providing diverse habitats for wildlife.[1][3]
There is access to a footpath round the site from Inchbonnie Road, but no formal paths within the site itself.
References
- ^ a b "Fenn Washland". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 20 January 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ "Map of Fenn Washland". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ "Ch149 Fenn Washland". Essex Wildlife Trust Biological Records Centre. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
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