Turmennan

Turmennan consists of a valley mire, which is in a transitional stage between fen and bog. The fen communities range from slightly base-rich to markedly acidic which is partly related to past patterns of peat cutting. Sedges dominate the turf, with a variety of associated herbs depending on local soil conditions. A carpet of brown mosses occurs beneath the more base-rich fen with the more acidic areas characterised by Sphagnum bog-mosses.

Turmennan supports a wide range of plant communities, ranging from swamp to a variety of fen types and wet grasslands. Small pockets of wet heath and scrub further enhance the scientific interest of the area. The diversity of wetland habitats supports a rich invertebrate community with a number of notable Odontata (dragonflies and damselflies) and aquatic Coleoptera (water beetles).

Notable plants include:

• Marsh St John’s-wort
• Floating Club-rush
• Least Bur-reed

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