Walmore Common
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Walmore Common (grid reference SO740162 & grid reference SO745150) is a 57.78-hectare (142.8-acre) nature reserve on the flood-plain of the River Severn, west of the city of Gloucester in England and north of the village of Chaxhill. It was notified as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1966.[2][3] The site is listed in the 'Forest of Dean Local Plan Review' as a Key Wildlife Site (KWS).[4]
Quick Facts Location, Grid reference ...
Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Gloucestershire |
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Grid reference | SO740162 & SO745150 |
Coordinates | 51.833476°N 2.370743°W / 51.833476; -2.370743 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 57.78 hectare |
Notification | 1966 |
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Quick Facts Designations, Ramsar Wetland ...
Designations | |
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Official name | Walmore Common |
Designated | 5 December 1991 |
Reference no. | 538[1] |
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The common is recognised as a wetland area of international importance and is designated as a Ramsar site.[5][6] The common is recognised as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the EC Directive on the conservation of Wild Birds.[7][8]