South Vazon / La Grande Mare wet meadows

Description

South Vazon / La Grande Mare wet meadows The area as designated covers ‘south Vazon’ wet meadows with orchids. These are in the lowland area behind the sand dunes along Vazon Bay. The whole area is sensitively managed and forms a subtly different habitat from the other ‘orchid’ meadows further south, as they are on a sandy substrate. The area includes southern parts of La Grande Mare where there are still wet meadows. These include the fields accessed from Le Gélé road, which are currently managed by La Société Guernesiaise. This area is designated as a Site of Special Significance for its importance for a wide range of wildlife including rare and threatened species of crustaceans, insects, plants and birds.