Forest Mere facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | West Sussex |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 14.6 hectares (36 acres) |
| Notification | 1984 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Forest Mere is a 14.6-hectare (36-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Midhurst in West Sussex.
The site consists of Folly Pond and surrounding woodland, heath and bog. Natural England describes it as notable for its outstanding assemblage of dragonflies, with 17 species recorded, and 49 breeding birds, including heath and woodland species such as stonechat, wood warbler and tree pipit.
The site is private land but it is crossed by a public footpath.
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