Slapton Flashcards by i m | Brainscape

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Key facts

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Location - Devon

District council reserve found in - South Ham

Size of Slapton National Nature Reserve - 209.3 ha

Size of shingle ridge area - 31 ha

Height of main ridge above sea level - 6m

Visitors per year - 40,000

Weather is extreme

Not much soil on ridge, just shingle

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1st serial stage of succession

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Pioneer species
Aprox 2 years growth
Yellow horned poppy
Sand couch grass
Sea spurge

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2nd serial stage of succession

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Maritime Specialists
2-15 years growth
Thrift
Sea carrot
Red fescue

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3rd serial stage of succession

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Meadow community
15-50 years growth
Foxglove
Fennel
Sorrel

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