Upper Arun
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | West Sussex |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 044 220[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 17.6 hectares (43 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1988[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Upper Arun is a 17.6-hectare (43-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Billingshurst and Pulborough in West Sussex.[1][2]
This 13-kilometre (8-mile) long stretch of the River Arun provides the habitat for a rich riverine flora, such as common club-rush and reed canary-grass. It is an outstanding site for breeding dragonflies, including the clubtail, hairy, brilliant emerald and the nationally rare scarce chaser.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Upper Arun". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Map of Upper Arun". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Upper Arun citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
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