Durtrees Burn Grassland is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)[1][2] in Northumberland National Park, Northumberland, England. It is located north of the village of Otterburn.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
  Location within Northumberland | |
| Location | Northumberland |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | NY869977 |
| Coordinates | 55°16′24″N 2°12′28″W / 55.273269°N 2.2077312°W |
| Area | 9.6 acres (0.03885 km2; 0.01500 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1988 |
Details
editDurtrees Burn Grassland includes grassland containing water avens, devils-bit scabious, globeflower, marsh valerian, fragrant orchid and northern hawk's-beard (Crepis mollis)[1].
The protected area also includes mire habitat. The herb burnet saxifrage has been recorded from the site. The tree species alder and eared willow have also been recorded from this protected area[1].
Land ownership
editAll the land designated as Durtrees Burn Grassland SSSI is owned by the Ministry of Defence[3] and is located within Otterburn Training Area (access is closed when red flags are flying).
References
edit- ^ a b c "SSSI detail". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Protected Planet | Durtrees Burn Grassland". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Mapping the habitats of England's ten largest institutional landowners". Who owns England?. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2024-11-15.