Quants Reserve

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Quants
Area of Search Somerset
Grid Reference ST185175
Interest Biological
Area 50.6 hectares (126.0 acres)
Notification 1988
Location Map English Nature

Quants Reserve is a nature reserve in Somerset, England.

It consists of a grassland clearing in a forestry plantation. It is well-known for its butterflies — among the species which occur are Duke of Burgundy, Marsh Fritillary and Wood White.

In 1988 an area of 50.6 hectares (126.0 acres) was designated as a Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest.[1]

Coordinates: 50.95115° N 3.16161° W

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Quantocks. English Nature. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.