Allt Pontfaen - Coed Gelli-fawr
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
  Location within Wales | |
| Location | Pembrokeshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SN0446134530 |
| Coordinates | 51°58′29″N 4°50′54″W / 51.974744°N 4.8483302°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 73.12 ha |
| Notification | 1954 |
Allt Pontfaen - Coed Gelli-fawr is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) in Pembrokeshire, South Wales which starts at Allt Pontfaen and finishes at Coed Gelli-fawr. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.[1] The site has an area of 73.12 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.
Type
[edit]This site is designated due to its biological qualities. SSSIs in Wales have been notified for a total of 142 different animal species and 191 different plant species.
The site is described by Natural Resources Wales as containing: "Six contiguous ancient semi-natural woodlands situated on the steep slopes of the south side of the Gwaun Valley sub-glacial meltwater channel. The rich epiphytic lichen flora is of national importance, featuring many old forest species. Several notable woodland plants and invertebrates occur. Dormice are also present."
See also
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[edit]- ^ Countryside Council for Wales website (Natural Resources Wales since 2013); Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine accessdate: 30 December 2013
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