Carrick Heaths facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| Area of Search | Cornwall |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°18′01″N 5°05′24″W / 50.3003°N 5.0899°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 42.7 hectares (0.427 km2; 0.165 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1973 |
Carrick Heaths is a very special natural area in mid Cornwall, England. It's known for its amazing plants and animals. Because it's so important for nature, it's called a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
This special area also includes a place that used to be called Silverwell Moor SSSI. If you visit Carrick Heaths, you might even spot a beautiful barn owl flying around!
What is a Site of Special Scientific Interest?
A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a protected area in the United Kingdom. These places are chosen because they have rare or important wildlife, plants, or special geological features. It means they are very important for nature and need to be looked after.
Carrick Heaths is special because of its biological features. This means it has unique living things, like certain types of plants, insects, or animals. Protecting these areas helps keep nature healthy.
Where is Carrick Heaths?
Carrick Heaths isn't just one big area. It's actually made up of ten smaller, separate sites. These sites are spread out around the city of Truro in Cornwall.
All together, these ten sites cover an area of about 42.7 hectares (106 acres). That's roughly the size of 60 football fields! It was first recognized as a special site in 1973.
