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'''Witherslack Mosses''' are a fragmented wetland west of the [[River Kent|Kent estuary]] in [[Cumbria]], [[England]], within the [[Lake District National Park]]. They consist of three [[raised bog]]s, the remnants of a formerly extensive, estuarine bog, which |
'''Witherslack Mosses''' are a fragmented wetland west of the [[River Kent|Kent estuary]] in [[Cumbria]], [[England]], within the [[Lake District National Park]]. They consist of three [[raised bog]]s, the remnants of a formerly extensive, estuarine bog, which have been protected under the [[Habitats Directive]] as a [[Special Area of Conservation]].<ref name="EEA">{{cite web | url=http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/sites/UK0030302 | title=Witherslack Mosses (Site UK0030302) | publisher=[[European Environment Agency]] | accessdate=January 25, 2013}}</ref> |
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*[[Foulshaw Moss]], with an area of 350 ha, the largest of the three.<ref name=CWT.Foulshaw>[http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/foulshaw-moss Foulshaw Moss], Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Retrieved November 2013</ref> |
*[[Foulshaw Moss]], with an area of 350 ha, the largest of the three.<ref name=CWT.Foulshaw>[http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/foulshaw-moss Foulshaw Moss], Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Retrieved November 2013</ref> |
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*[[Meathop Moss]], 82 ha<ref name="CWT.Meathop">{{cite web | url=http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/meathop-moss | title=Meathop Moss | publisher=Cumbria Wildlife Trust | accessdate=November 2013}}</ref> |
*[[Meathop Moss]], 82 ha,<ref name="CWT.Meathop">{{cite web | url=http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/meathop-moss | title=Meathop Moss | publisher=Cumbria Wildlife Trust | accessdate=3 November 2013}}</ref> |
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*Nichols Moss, 7 ha<ref name=CWTNichols>[http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/nichols-moss Nichols Moss], Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Retrieved November 2013</ref> |
*Nichols Moss, 7 ha<ref name=CWTNichols>[http://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/nichols-moss Nichols Moss], Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Retrieved November 2013</ref> as at 2022 in the process of expansion<ref name="nwemail" /> |
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The site was designated an SAC in 2005. The bogs were already individually protected as [[nature reserve]]s in the care of [[Cumbria Wildlife Trust]] and, under UK legislation, as [[Sites of Special Scientific Interest]]. |
The site was designated an SAC in 2005. The bogs were already individually protected as [[nature reserve]]s in the care of [[Cumbria Wildlife Trust]] and, under UK legislation, as [[Sites of Special Scientific Interest]]. |
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==Restoration== |
==Restoration== |
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All three bogs have retained some of the original dome structure, characteristic of raised bogs. |
All three bogs have retained some of the original dome structure, characteristic of raised bogs. However, each has been degraded by drainage and by peat-cutting around the edges. |
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Restoration work has been carried out |
Restoration work has been carried out since the late 20th century. This has reversed [[afforestation]] and associated drainage work.<ref>Amodeo, Christian. [https://web.archive.org/web/20150924115413/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-124076552.html "Cumbria's largest peatbog restored].(Foulshaw Moss)(Brief Article)." [[Geographical (magazine)|Geographical]] (UK). Circle Publishing Ltd. 2004. Accessed via [[HighBeam Research]]. 27 Dec. 2012.</ref> |
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In 2022 land adjacent to Nicholls Moss was bought in order to extend the reserve.<ref name="nwemail">{{Cite news |last=Hodges |first=M |title=Help and support to local farmers who are looking to undertake environmental work comes as Cumbria Wildlife Trust given funds to widen peat restoration in the county |work=The Mail |url=https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/19838958.help-support-local-farmers-looking-undertake-environmental-work-comes-cumbria-wildlife-trust-given-funds-widen-peat-restoration-county/}}</ref> |
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==Public access== |
==Public access== |
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==Fauna== |
==Fauna== |
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The mosses are known for their invertebrates.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1001143.pdf| title=Meathop Moss | publisher=[[English Nature]] | accessdate= January 2015}}</ref> The restoration of the wetland has seen species returning, notably: |
The mosses are known for their invertebrates.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/1001143.pdf| title=Meathop Moss | publisher=[[English Nature]] | accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref> The restoration of the wetland has seen species returning, notably: |
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* [[White-faced Darter]]s (reintroduced from 2010).<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news | url= |
* [[White-faced Darter]]s (reintroduced from 2010).<ref name="Guardian">{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2011/jun/13/rare-dragonflies-hatch-reserve | title=Rare dragonflies hatch at reserve following reintroduction | work=[[The Guardian]] | year=2011 | accessdate=January 16, 2013}}</ref> |
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* [[Osprey]]s (nested successfully at Foulshaw Moss in 2014).<ref name="WG">{{ |
* [[Osprey]]s (nested successfully at Foulshaw Moss in 2014).<ref name="WG">{{Cite web |last=Murphy |date=May 2014 |title=Ospreys seen at new site |url=http://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/11197563.Ospreys_seen_at_new_site_in_South_Lakes/ |website=[[Westmorland Gazette]] |accessdate=6 July 2014}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Bogs of England]] |
[[Category:Bogs of England]] |
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[[Category:Nature reserves of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust]] |
[[Category:Nature reserves of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust]] |
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[[Category:Special Areas of Conservation in |
[[Category:Special Areas of Conservation in Cumbria]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:02, 13 November 2023
| Witherslack Mosses | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
  Map of England | |
| Location | Cumbria, England |
| Coordinates | 54°14′10″N 2°50′22″W / 54.2362°N 2.8395°W[1] |
| Area | 486 ha (1,200 acres) |
Witherslack Mosses are a fragmented wetland west of the Kent estuary in Cumbria, England, within the Lake District National Park. They consist of three raised bogs, the remnants of a formerly extensive, estuarine bog, which have been protected under the Habitats Directive as a Special Area of Conservation.[1]
- Foulshaw Moss, with an area of 350 ha, the largest of the three.[2]
- Meathop Moss, 82 ha,[3]
- Nichols Moss, 7 ha[4] as at 2022 in the process of expansion[5]
The site was designated an SAC in 2005. The bogs were already individually protected as nature reserves in the care of Cumbria Wildlife Trust and, under UK legislation, as Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
Restoration
[edit]All three bogs have retained some of the original dome structure, characteristic of raised bogs. However, each has been degraded by drainage and by peat-cutting around the edges. Restoration work has been carried out since the late 20th century. This has reversed afforestation and associated drainage work.[6]
In 2022 land adjacent to Nicholls Moss was bought in order to extend the reserve.[5]
Public access
[edit]Parking for Foulshaw Moss is just off the A590 (westbound).
Raised water levels, as a result of bog restoration work, adversely affected public access to Meathop Moss and Foulshaw Moss around 2012, and the boardwalks had to be relaid.
Fauna
[edit]The mosses are known for their invertebrates.[7] The restoration of the wetland has seen species returning, notably:
- White-faced Darters (reintroduced from 2010).[8]
- Ospreys (nested successfully at Foulshaw Moss in 2014).[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Witherslack Mosses (Site UK0030302)". European Environment Agency. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ Foulshaw Moss, Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Retrieved November 2013
- ^ "Meathop Moss". Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
- ^ Nichols Moss, Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Retrieved November 2013
- ^ a b Hodges, M. "Help and support to local farmers who are looking to undertake environmental work comes as Cumbria Wildlife Trust given funds to widen peat restoration in the county". The Mail.
- ^ Amodeo, Christian. "Cumbria's largest peatbog restored.(Foulshaw Moss)(Brief Article)." Geographical (UK). Circle Publishing Ltd. 2004. Accessed via HighBeam Research. 27 Dec. 2012.
- ^ "Meathop Moss" (PDF). English Nature. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ^ "Rare dragonflies hatch at reserve following reintroduction". The Guardian. 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ Murphy (May 2014). "Ospreys seen at new site". Westmorland Gazette. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
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