| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SU 507 111[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 151.2 hectares (374 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1987[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
| Natural England website | |
Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods is a 151.2-hectare (374-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Southampton in Hampshire.[1][2] It is part of Solent and Southampton Water Ramsar site[3] and Special Protection Area,[4] and of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation.[5] Part of the site is in Manor Farm Country Park, which is a Local Nature Reserve.[6]
This site comprises the upper estuary of the River Hamble, together with adjoining saltmarsh, reedswamp and ancient semi-natural woodland. The woods have a diverse ground flora and invertebrate fauna. There is also a narrow zone of mudflats, with large numbers of marine worms, crustaceans and molluscs, which provide food for birds.[7]
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "Map of Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Ramsar Site. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent and Southampton Water". Special Protection Areas. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Solent Maritime". Special Areas of Conservation. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2020.
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Manor Farm". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 20 May 2020.