Loch Libo
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Condition (NatureScot)
Unfavourable Declining (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Eutrophic loch | Unfavourable Declining | — | 2012-02-08 |
Description
Loch Libo Loch Libo, lying approximately 300 metres north of Uplawmoor, is a eutrophic loch with aquatic and emergent plant communities. It is the best example of a eutrophic loch in East Renfrewshire and is relatively undisturbed. The Nationally Scarce cowbane Cicuta virosa is present as are locally uncommon species such as greater tussock sedge Carex paniculata and lesser pond sedge Carex acutiformis. The nationally uncommon species lesser tussock sedge Carex diandra, water sedge Carex aquatilis, slender tufted sedge Carex acuta and water parsnip Berula erecta are also present within the site.
Species mentioned
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lesser water parsnip | Berula erecta | LC | herb | apiaceae |
| cowbane | Cicuta virosa | LC | herb | apiaceae |
| slender tufted sedge | Carex acuta | VU | sedge | cyperaceae |
| lesser pond sedge | Carex acutiformis | LC | sedge | cyperaceae |
| water sedge | Carex aquatilis | LC | sedge | cyperaceae |
| lesser tussock sedge | Carex diandra | LC | sedge | cyperaceae |
| greater tussock sedge | Carex paniculata | LC | sedge | cyperaceae |