Browndown

Browndown

Browndown

UK Site of Special Scientific Interest

Browndown is a 66.5-hectare (164-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gosport in Hampshire.[1][2]

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This is a shingle beach owned by the Ministry of Defence, which has areas of heather, grass heath and gorse. There are a range of invertebrates specialising in these habitats, including 90 flies, 60 aculeata and 83 true bugs, including the rare Dalman's leatherbug.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Designated Sites View: Browndown". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Map of Browndown". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Browndown citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
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