Quants Reserve
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Quants | |
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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]
[edit] References
- ^ The Quantocks. English Nature. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.