Mappp.co geology and wildlife sites

Afon Gwyrfai a Llyn Cwellyn

…ating water-plantain Luronium natans, Arctic charr Salvelinus alpinus, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and otter Lutra lutra. The predominantly linear site follows the Afon Gwyrfai from its mouth at Y Foryd bay near Caernarfon, includes Llyn Cwellyn near Betws Garmon, and extends ups…

River Foyle and Tributaries

River Foyle and Tributaries Atlantic Salmon, otter River The area is of special scientific interest because of the physical features of the river and its associated riverine flora and fauna. The River Foyle and Tributaries ASSI includ…

River Roe and Tributaries

River Roe and Tributaries Atlantic Salmon, otter River, oakwood The area is of special scientific interest because of the physical features of the river and its associated riverine flora and fauna. The River Roe and Tributaries ASSI…

Loch Stack and River Laxford

…whilst supporting a rich and diverse aquatic flora. The fish present are mainly salmonids including salmon Salmo salar, brown and sea trout Salmo trutta. Upland birch woodland The woodland alongside the River Laxford at Creag nan Suidheag Mor is a characteristic example of native…

River Faughan and Tributaries

River Faughan and Tributaries Atlantic Salmon, otter oakwood Dalradian The area is of special scientific interest because of the physical features of the river and its associated riverine flora and fauna. The River Faughan and Tributar…

River Usk (Upper Usk) / Afon Wysg (Wysg Uchaf)

…in the upper Usk. The upland sections contain native populations of brown trout Salmo trutta fario and provide important spawning areas for Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, sea trout Salmo trutta trutta and brook lamprey Lampetra planeri. Below Sennybridge, species such as chub Squal…

Afon Teifi

…its tributaries support non-migratory fish species including native brown trout Salmo trutta fario, pike Esox lucius and important populations of brook lamprey Lampetra planeri and bullhead Cottus gobio. Migratory fish which spawn within the river system include river lamprey L. …

Eryri

…f upland moorland and grassland birds. Other animal species of interest include salmon Salmo salar, the rainbow leaf beetle Chrysolina cerealis and an upland invertebrate assemblage.Geologically the site is special interest for its Cambrian stratigraphy, Ordovician igneous geolog…

River Borgie

…f the top three sites in Scotland for this species. The populations of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and trout Salmo trutta, river bed substrates and high water quality of the River Borgie are all crucial to the long-term survival of freshwater pearl mussels. Young freshwater pearl…

River Usk (Lower Usk) / Afon Wysg (Wysg Isaf)

… tides. The Usk is a notable game fish river with species including brown trout Salmo trutta fario, sea trout Salmo trutta trutta and Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, the latter migrating up along the lower river, in order to reach spawning grounds in the headwaters and tributaries o…

Shimna River

…n in Northern Ireland. The Shimna River provides excellent habitat for spawning salmonids, with populations of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, brown trout Salmo trutta and sea trout Salmo trutta present. Other species inhabiting the system include minnow Phoxinus phoxinus, stone loa…

Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment

…s one of the most important game fisheries in England, with large migrations of salmon and also supports the three British species of lamprey. The Till catchment also contains important habitat for otters. General Description The Till Catchment Rivers drain the Cheviot Massif in…

Llantrisant Common and Pastures

…e Cletwr and Sgithwen Brooks support isolated native populations of brown trout Salmo trutta fario and the River Edw provides important spawning areas for Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. Brook lamprey Lampetra planeri and river lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis are present and may also s…

Coedydd Aber

…and and together with the Afon Anafon supports good populations of brown trout, Salmo trutta and common eel Anguilla anguilla, with small numbers of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and sea trout Salmo trutta. The Afon Rhaeadr Fawr and Afon Anafon also support an upland aquatic invert…

River Axe

…he EC Directive on The Conservation of Habitats and of Wild Flora and Fauna: • Salmon Salmo salar Annex II &V • Bullhead Cottus gobio Annex II • Otter Lutra lutra Annex II • Medicinal leech Hirudo medicinalis Annex V The site also hosts kingfisher Alcedo atthis,…

River Wye

…sh, river dead wood and bank side vegetation. The fish fauna includes, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, twaite shad Alosa fallax, allis shad Alosa alosa and bullhead Cottus gobio as well as three species of lamprey Petromyzon marinus, Lampetra planeri and Lampetra fluviatilis which a…

Afon Tywi

…m near Manordeilo. The river also supports an excellent population of sea trout Salmo trutta trutta, which is why the Afon Tywi is recognised as one of the premier sea trout fisheries in the United Kingdom. Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, the eel Anguilla anguilla, the river lamprey…

Afon Eden - Cors Goch Trawsfynydd

… Margaritifera margaritifera, floating water-plantain Luronium natans, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, otter Lutra lutra and a lichen assemblage. The SSSI includes the entire length of the Afon Eden from its source just south of Llyn Trawsfynydd. The site includes parts of its tribu…

River Dee (England)

… of river types from mesotrophic to eutrophic. It is also notified for Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, otter Lutra lutra, club tailed dragonfly Gomphus vulgatissimus and fluvial geomorphology. The River Dee lies within both England and Wales and is notified as separate SSSIs –the Ri…

River Itchen

…es including bullhead Cottus gobio, brook lamprey Lampetra planeri and Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and the assemblage of breeding birds including tufted duck Aythya fuligula, pochard A. ferinand shoveler Spatula clypeata, the waders lapwing Vanellus vanellus, redshank Tringa tota…

River Tweed

…“whole river system”, which in turn supports other notified features including: salmon, otter, rare plants, rare fish and assemblages of invertebrates. The Tweed estuary lies within England, but from a point near its mouth, the centre line of the channel forms the border between …

Bach Howey Gorge

…ver provides additional interest and supports important populations of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and otter Lutra lutra. This wooded gorge extends along the Bach Howey River from its confluence with the River Wye near Llanstephan to a point below Pwllperran Farm, 3 kilometres up…

River Wye (Lower Wye) / Afon Gwy (Gwy Isaf)

…marsh, river deadwood and bankside vegetation. The fish fauna includes Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, twaite shad Alosa fallax, allis shad Alosa alosa and bullhead Cottus gobio as well as three species of lamprey Petromyzon marinus, Lampetra planeri and Lampetra fluviatilis which a…

Coed Aberedw

…ntiformis. The River Edw provides other special interest in supporting Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and otter Lutra lutra, species that require special protection in Europe. The woodland occupies both sides of the short gorge section of the River Edw close to its confluence with t…

River Spey

…woodlands and marshes. These habitats support important populations of Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey, freshwater pearl mussel and otter, which are each notified features of the River Spey SSSI. Atlantic salmon The River Spey supports a major spawning population of the Atlantic sal…

Tweedwood - Gateheugh

…n Borders station, while others are extremely restricted in Scotland. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) Brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) River lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis) Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) Vascular plant assemblage Beetle assemblage Fly assemblage Also, part o…

Erwood Dingle

…ies which has declined in the UK and is now specially protected. A few Atlantic salmon Salmo salar are able to negotiate the falls in Erwood village and pass through the dingle when migrating to their spawning areas. The Wye and it’s tributaries, including the Cletwr Brook, suppo…

Waen Rydd

… of the Afon Irfon, which supports an important population of juvenile Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. Waen Rydd is situated in a broad valley bottom at an altitude of 200-230 m, approximately 1 km south of Llanwrtyd Wells. The underlying geology consists of black graptolitic shales…

Afon Irfon

… site is of special interest for its populations of otter Lutra lutra, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, bullhead Cottus gobio, river lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis, brook lamprey Lampetra planeri and lichen species, including river jelly lichen Collema dichotomum, Pyrenocollema stronti…

Downton Gorge

…ecorded in the woodland. The river supports crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes, salmon Salmo salar, trout Salmo trutta and grayling Thymallus thymallus. The invertebrate fauna is less well known. So far 60 species of beetle have been recorded some of which are associated with th…

Rhosydd Llanwrthwl

…on of freshwater invertebrates. These in turn support good populations of young salmon Salmo salar, trout Salmo trutta and brook lamprey Lampetra planeri. The bird interest of the area is considerable. Waders such as curlew, snipe and woodcock use the wet pastures, and the area p…

Afon Cleddau Dwyreiniol / Eastern Cleddau River

…e sea is therefore important. Other migratory fish present on the river include salmon Salmo salar, sea trout Salmo trutta trutta, flounder Platichthys flesus and eel Anguilla anguilla. Other fish in the river include brown trout Salmo trutta fario, stone loach Noemachilius barba…

Taw-Torridge Estuary

… bass Dicentrarchus labrax and pollack Pollachius pollachius and, on migration, salmon Salmo salar, sea trout Salmo trutta and eel Anguilla anguilla. Many invertebrates are found in the extensive sandbanks exposed at low tide. Mudflats occur more towards high water mark, and are …

Loch Lubnaig Marshes

… Scotland is seen as a stronghold for this species. The populations of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and trout Salmo trutta, the river bed substrates and the high water quality of the River Balvag are all important for the long-term survival of freshwater pearl mussel in this river…

Glaslyn

…Lutra lutra and water vole Arvicola amphibius are also known to occur. Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and sewin Salmo trutta trutta use the river as a migration route to access their spawning grounds higher up the catchment. Remarks: 1. Part of the site is included within the Coedy…

Holne Woodlands

…good quality of the waters also provide suitable conditions for the spawning of salmon Salmo salar and trout Salmo trutta.

Afon Cleddau Gorllewinol / Western Cleddau River

…d to the lower reaches. Lamprey have similar spawning requirements to trout and salmon, namely clean gravels with a through-flow of water. After hatching the larvae drift downstream to suitable silt and sand beds where they live as blind, wormlike filter feeders for several years…

Sampford Spiney

… characteristic of torrent streams and the river is a major spawning ground for salmon Salmo salar and sea trout Salmo trutta trutta. The site as a whole provides suitable habitat for a diverse bird community. Dipper Cinclus cinclus and grey wagtail Motacilla cinerea breed besid…

Owenkillew River

Owenkillew River <i>Freshwater pearl mussel, otter, Atlantic Salmon River, oakwood</i> The area is of special scientific interest because of the physical features of the river and its associated riverine flora and fauna, with adjacent woodlands providing add…

Upper Ballinderry River

… Lutra lutra and kingfisher Alcedo atthis are present along the river, and both salmon Salmo salar and brown trout Salmo trutta are regularly caught. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/upper-ballinderry-river-assi

Loch Eck

…stinctive races in Britain. In addition, the presence of the migratory Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and sea trout Salmo trutta trutta make Loch Eck the only water body in Britain where these four species occur together. The loch supports a good flora typical of oligotrophic (nutri…

Tempo River

…. Although the fish community has not been extensively surveyed, both Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and Brown trout Salmo trutta are known·to be present in the river and areas suitable for spawning are known to occur along the length of the river. The 3-spined stickleback Gastrost…

Owenreagh River

…a. Although the fish community has not been extensively surveyed, both Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and Brown trout Salmo trutta are known to be present in the river and areas suitable for spawning are known to occur along the length of the river. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/p…

Cladagh (Swanlinbar) River

…tive fish species, including brook lamprey Lampetra planeri, in addition to the salmonids salmon Salmo salar and brown trout Salmo trutta. Other species of interest include otter Lutra lutra and kingfisher Alcedo atthis, which are found along the length of the river. https://ww…

River Barle

… from swift flowing rivers. Fish The Barle is an important spawning ground for salmon Salmo salar and brown trout Salmo trutta. The other species of fish found include: brook lamprey Lampetra planeri. Bullhead Cottus gobio, grayling Thymallus thymallus, stone loach Barbatula bar…

Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch)

… dykes. The river has a very diverse fish fauna with at least 27 species of non salmonid fish known to be present as well as important populations of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, migratory and brown trout Salmo trutta Molluscs are particularly abundant including the rare water sn…

White Water River

…ased rapids in the upper reaches suitable for the spawning activity of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, brown trout and sea trout Salmo trutta, with the latter being an important genetically distinct anadromous population. The deeper lower estuarine regions plays host to euryhaline m…

River Camel Valley and Tributaries

…e disturbance. The rivers are also of great value for fish such as the Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, bullhead Cottus gobio, sea trout Salmo trutta and sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus. Rare greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros feed…

Glenballyemon River

…are common. The river habitat is suitable for the spawning activity of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, brown trout and sea trout Salmo trutta. Other species inhabiting the system include the minnow Phoxinus phoxinus, eel Anguilla anguilla and the three spined stickleback Gasterosteu…

Wyre Forest

…veral freshwater fish are found in the streams including bullhead Cottus gobio, salmon Salmo salar, stone loach Barbatula barbatula, brown trout Salmo trutta fario and brook lamprey Lamoetra planeri. Due to the shade and moisture the streamsides are rich in bryophytes with over 8…

River Frome

…cedence over the coarse fishing which is largely confined to the lower reaches. Salmon and sea trout fishing takes place along the middle and lower reaches with trout fishing further upstream. Management of the river for angling is noticeably less intensive than on other game fis…

River Avon System

…d species Ranunculus vegetation, sea lamprey, brook lamprey, bullhead, Atlantic salmon and Desmoulin’s whorl snail. The Bourne section is a pure chalk stream, the Wylye rises in clay and develops into a chalk stream and the Nadder is influenced by greensand but again primarily c…

Bere Stream

… gobio and minnow Phoxinus phoxinus are the most abundant fish, but brown trout Salmo trutta in the deeper sections and young salmon Salmo salar are present. Kingfisher Alcedo atthis occurs and otter Lutra lutra is regularly recorded. The wet grassland which is dominated by soft…

River Till

… These habitats support the internationally important fish species bullhead and salmon and snail species Desmoulin’s whorl snail. General Description The River Till is a tributary of the River Wylye, itself part of the River Avon System SSSI. It is spring fed from the aquifer un…

Severn Estuary

…y between the sea and rivers. There are particularly large numbers of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and common eel Anguilla anguilla. The other species are Allis shad, the nationally rare Twaite shad Alosa fallax, the sea trout Salmo trutta, sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus and the …

River Lugg

…lue of the river. The Lugg upstream of Leominsteris predominantly a brown trout Salmo trutta fishery with some grayling Thymallus thymallus present. Few coarse fish are found above Aymestry which marks the upper limit of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar migration. Coarse fish includin…

River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands

…ortant game fisheries in the north of England, with large runs of sea trout and salmon. The fish are dependent on the rich insect life, of which the many species of mayfly are particularly significant. Coquetdale is a key area for otters and supports a high diversity of breeding…

River Test

…ovided by brown trout, both wild and stocked populations and to a lesser extent salmon and sea trout. For many years the river's channels, banks and vegetation have received regular management and alterations, to maintain, improve and facilitate the fishing. All these activities…

Forest of Clunie

… or lochs with aquatic vegetation and poor to moderate nutrient levels Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Brook lamprey Lampetra planeri River lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis Sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus Otter Lutra lutra

Wester Ross Lochs

…pecial Area of Conservation (SAC) designated for the European species: Atlantic salmon Salmo salar.

River Derwent and Tributaries

… and swamp is present. The fish fauna of the Rivers Derwent and Cocker include salmon and sea, brook, and river lampreys. Derwentwater has populations of the nationally rare fish vendace. Apart from Derwentwater, in Britain vendace is only known from Bassenthwaite Lake in the sa…

Cadair Idris

…entropus flavomaculatus was recorded in the lake. Llyn Cau contains brown trout Salmo trutta fario. The flora of Llyn Cau is typical of a cold water, nutrient poor acid lake in western Britain. The quillwort Isoetes lacustris is found in abundance at Llyn Cau, with frequent inter…

River Teme

…ly protected species. Fish The River Teme has long been recognised as a quality salmonid and coarse fishery. The fish communities strongly reflect the ecological changes in the river as it descends the catchment. The lower and middle reaches have eels Anguilla anguilla, dace Leuc…

Weem Meadow

…plants including kidney vetch Anthyllis vulneraria. Otter Lutra lutra Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Brook lamprey Lampetra planeri River lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis Sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus

Afon Wysg (Isafonydd) / River Usk (Tributaries)

…t for it’s internationally important populations of otter Lutra lutra, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, bullhead Cottus gobio, brook lamprey Lampetra planeri and river lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis. These species thrive in the largely un-modified streams and medium sized rivers that c…

River Feshie

…y an unstable ‘quaking’ surface Wet heathland with cross-leaved heath Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Fresh water pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera Green shield-moss Buxbaumia viridis Otter Lutra lutra Sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus Dotterel C…

River Eden and Tributaries

… associated with river shingles and sandbanks. The fish fauna includes Atlantic salmon, bullhead and all three species of lamprey found in British rivers. The Eden supports a high diversity of breeding birds associated with riparian habitats. The sand martin nesting in the river …

Lough Melvin

Lough Melvin Freshwater and estuarine fish assemblage, Atlantic Salmon, Higher plant assemblage, Invertebrate assemblage Purple moor grass and rush pastures, Mesotrophic lakes, oakwood The area is of special scieniific interest because of its flora and fauna.…

Endrick Water

…he three-nerved sandwort Moehringia trinervia occur in the woodlands. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) River lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis) Brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri)

Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder

…of river lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis, sea lamprey Petromyzon marinas, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and common otter Lutra lutra. The lower reaches of the Tweed and Whiteadder are nationally important examples of lowland rivers with minimal gradients in England and rivers on rich …

Thistle Brig

…or lochs with aquatic vegetation and poor to moderate nutrient levels Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Brook lamprey Lampetra planeri Otter Lutra lutra River lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis Sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus

Gweunydd Nant y Dernol

…Cottus gobio, and provides important habitat for spawning and juvenile Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. Remarks: Otter and Atlantic salmon are listed in the European directive on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna (92/43/EEC ).

Lough Foyle

…all of which are Irish Red Data Book species. Important populations of Atlantic salmon Salmo salar migrate through the system to and from their spawning grounds. In winter, internationally important numbers of waterfowl regularly use the mudflats and open water for feeding and ro…

Rhagnentydd Gwy Uchaf / Upper Wye Tributaries

…for its internationally important populations of otter Lutra lutra and Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, as well as bullhead Cottus gobio. The tributaries support both oligotrophic (nutrient-poor) and more mesotrophic (relatively nutrient-poor) aquatic communities and extensive areas …

Afon Llynfi

…for its internationally important populations of otter Lutra lutra and Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, as well as bullhead Cottus gobio. The Llynfi supports aquatic communities that are typical of streams of moderate to high nutrient status. Semi-natural riparian habitats include br…

River Ithon

…anunculus spp. It supports important populations of otter Lutra lutra, Atlantic salmon Salmo salar, bullhead Cottus gobio, brook lamprey Lampetra planeri and river lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis. The headwaters support more oligotrophic aquatic communities and extensive areas of se…

River Lemon Valley Woods

…um viridulumand Homalothecium lutescens. The fast-flowing River Lemon contains salmon Salmo salar, stone loach Barbatula barbatula and bullhead Cottus gobio, and with its associated alder woods is an important component of the site. The fauna has not been studied in detail, but…

Loch Awe and Loch Ailsh

…Special Area of Conservation (SAC) designated for the European species Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera).

Caeau Coed Mawr (Coedmawr Fields)

…l interest as it supports important populations of otters Lutra lutra. Atlantic salmon Salmo salar and Atlantic stream crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes. This site is in two parts -a series of fields lying on either side of the River Edw at Bettws and an area of pastureland to t…

Aber Afon Conwy

…gus. A bonus feature of the estuary are the regularly high numbers of migratory salmon Salmo salar, which spawn in upstream regions of the River Conwy.

River Spey - Insh Marshes

… the River Spey SAC designated for the European species listed below. Atlantic salmon Salmo salar Freshwater pearl mussel Margaritifera margaritifera Otter Lutra lutra Sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus River Spey – Insh Marshes SSSI is also River Spey – Insh Marshes Special Protec…

Afon Dyfrdwy (River Dee)

… sea barley Hordeum marinum, hard-grass Parapholis strigosa, otter Lutra lutra, salmon Salmo salar, bullhead Cottus gobio, brook lamprey Lampetra planeri, river lamprey Lampetra fluviatilis, sea lamprey Petromyzon marinus, club-tailed dragonfly Gomphus vulgatissimus and other aqu…

Loch Tay Marshes

…gest and least disturbed stands of this type of woodland in the area. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) Brook lamprey (Lampetra planeri) River lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis) Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) Otter (Lutra lutra)

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