Carn Ingli

Carn Ingli
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Shown within Wales
Area of Search Pembrokeshire
Grid reference SN0548837415
Coordinates 52°00′04″N 4°50′06″W / 52.001011°N 4.8350345°W / 52.001011; -4.8350345Coordinates: 52°00′04″N 4°50′06″W / 52.001011°N 4.8350345°W / 52.001011; -4.8350345
Interest Biological
Area 428.4 ha
Notification 1954

Carn Ingli is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in the Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It was designated a SSSI in January 1954 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements.[1] The site has an area of 428.4 hectares (1,059 acres) and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.

Type

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.

It is the oceanic heathland vegetation which makes this area special. Rock outcrops and associated blockfields add to the diversity as does the small areas of spring-fed flushes. The area also includes several scarce plants, including lichens, and a rare damselfly, Coenagrion mercuriale.

See also

References

  1. "Carn Ingli". Countryside Council for Wales. Retrieved 31 December 2013.

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