Tamar–Tavy Estuary
The Tamar–Tavy Estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) covering the tidal estuaries of the River Tamar and the River Tavy on the border between Cornwall and Devon in England, UK. Part of the Tamar estuary also forms the Tamar Estuary Nature Reserve, owned by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. The site was designated in 1991 for its biodiversity and varying habitats that support many wader and wildfowl species, as well as the special interest of its marine biology.
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
View across the Tamar estuary south of Bere Ferrers, looking towards Cargreen | |
Location within Cornwall Tamar–Tavy Estuary (England) | |
| Location | Cornwall, Devon |
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| Grid reference | SX435591 |
| Coordinates | 50.4113°N 4.2032°W |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 1,422.3 hectares (14.2 km2; 5.49 sq mi) |
| Notification | 1991 |
| Natural England website | |
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