Mynydd Epynt

Site details

Location of Mynydd Epynt SAC/SCI/cSAC

Country	Wales
Unitary Authority	Powys
Centroid*	SN883400
Latitude	52 02 50 N
Longitude	03 37 42 W
SAC EU code	UK0030221
Status	Designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Area (ha)	40.12
* This is the approximate central point of the SAC. In the case of large, linear or composite sites, this may not represent the location where a feature occurs within the SAC.
General site character Inland water bodies (standing water, running water) (0.5%) Bogs. Marshes. Water fringed vegetation. Fens (6.2%) Heath. Scrub. Maquis and garrigue. Phygrana (15.7%) Dry grassland. Steppes (49.7%) Humid grassland. Mesophile grassland (22.9%) Broad-leaved deciduous woodland (5%) Boundary map and associated biodiversity information on the NBN Gateway. Natura 2000 data form for this site as submitted to Europe (PDF format, size 30kb).

Note:

When undertaking an appropriate assessment of impacts at a site, all features of European importance (both primary and non-primary) need to be considered.

Annex I habitats that are a primary reason for selection of this site

Not applicable

Annex I habitats present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for selection of this site

Not applicable.

Annex II species that are a primary reason for selection of this site

1393 Slender green feather-moss Drepanocladus (Hamatocaulis) vernicosus

Slender green feather-moss Drepanocladus vernicosus occurs in at least five flush complexes within this upland range in south central Wales. The flush habitats are generally situated within expanses of grass moorland.

Annex II species present as a qualifying feature, but not a primary reason for site selection