North Moor facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Somerset |
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| Coordinates | 51°04′11″N 2°57′53″W / 51.06984°N 2.96476°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 676.3 hectares (6.763 km2; 2.611 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1986 |
North Moor is a special natural area in Somerset, England. It covers about 676 hectares, which is like 1,671 football fields! This place is so important that it was named a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in 1986.
An SSSI is a protected area where nature is really special. It might have rare plants, animals, or unique land features. North Moor is protected because of its amazing wildlife and the way its land is formed.
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What Makes North Moor Special?
North Moor is part of the Somerset Levels and Moors. This area is mostly a "grazing marsh" with many ditches. A grazing marsh is a flat, wet grassland where animals like cows often graze. The ditches help manage the water.
Home to Diverse Plants
The types of plants you find at North Moor are very varied. This is because the soil is different in various spots. Also, the way the land is managed, like how often it's grazed, helps different plants grow.
You can find many common plants here. But there are also some plants that are quite rare in the UK. The water plants in the ditches are especially diverse. This means there are many different kinds of plants living in the water.
A Haven for Birds
North Moor is also a very important place for birds. Many different bird species live or visit here. Some of these birds are also rare or protected. The mix of open water, ditches, and grasslands provides a perfect home for them.
Flooding at North Moor
Like many low-lying areas, North Moor can sometimes flood. It was heavily flooded during the Winter flooding of 2013–14 on the Somerset Levels. This event showed how the natural landscape of the Somerset Levels interacts with water.
