[4] The common is recognised as a wetland area of international importance and is designated as a Ramsar site.

[5][6] The common is recognised as a Special Protection Area (SPA) under the EC Directive on the conservation of Wild Birds.

[2] The eastern part of the designated area is dominated by wavy hair grass, marsh foxtail and creeping bent.

The improved grassland is dominated by perennial rye grass, creeping bent and Timothy.

A wide range of wetland plants flourish with a large population of flote grass and several pondweeds.