Factsheet for Northwest Anglesey Heaths and Seacliffs IPA

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Country: United Kingdom

Central coordinates: 53.30000000o [53o 17' 59" North], -4.68333333o [4o 40' 59" West]

Administrative region: Wales (Anglesey)

Area: 611 ha

Altitude: 0 - 220

Site Description
The cliffs of Holy Island, off the Anglesey coast of north-west Wales, support important examples of coastal cliff heathland vegetation. In addition to maritime heath with several rare species such as spotted rock-rose, there are extensive maritime cliff-crevice and grassland communities.

Botanical Significance
Crit A Vascular plant interest: Tephroseris integrifolia spp maritima.

Management guidance notes
Glannau Ynys Gybi/ Holy Island Coast; Glaswelltiroedd Cefn Cribwr/ Cefn Cribwr Grasslands

Notes
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