Canvey Wick, Nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in Essex, England
The 93-hectare reserve contains salt marshes, grasslands, and freshwater ditches across varied terrain supporting multiple ecosystems and rare plant species.
The land transformed from grazing marshes to industrial development site until the 1973 oil crisis halted construction plans, allowing nature to reclaim the area.
Environmental organizations conduct research programs at Canvey Wick to study coastal ecosystems and document the effects of climate change on local species.
Visitors can access marked trails throughout the reserve while following guidelines established by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds management team.
The reserve hosts over 2,000 invertebrate species per square meter, including the Canvey Island Ground Beetle and Five-banded Weevil-wasp.
Location: Essex
GPS coordinates: 51.52250,0.53620
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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