County Wildife Site Criteria for Cornwall Appendices

UPLAND FLUSHES, FENS AND SWAMPS PHTGeneral DescriptionThese areas are wetlands found above the limit of permanent enclosure that receive water andnutrients from groundwater sources as well as rainfall. It includes a wide range of mires and swamps,excluding the species-poor Molinia and Juncus swards. It is typically dominated by sedges, rushes andgrasses together with occasional wetland herbs, together with a carpet of bryophytes.National ContextThis is a widespread habitat found across the uplands of Britain that does not appear to have beenproperly assessed.Area of PHT in Cornwall (ha): estimated (est) 560Number of polygons: not knownThe habitat is: Fairly rareDistribution by Administrative DistrictDistrict P K CK R CN NC ΣNumber 0 0 0 0 nk nk nkArea (ha) 0 0 0 0 nk nk est 560Distribution by Natural AreaDistrict Pe Lz CKG BM Cu ΣNumber 0 0 0 nk 0 nkArea (ha) 0 0 0 est 560 0 est 560nk = not knownFor this habitat we will take all areasAppendix 4 - Information Relating to Priority Habitat TypesCounty Wildlife Sites Criteria