Ferryhill Carrs has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest by English Nature due to the rare wild plants and animals it supports.The Carrs is most important for the large areas of Fen vegetation in the valley bottom and also for the woodland and meadow present on the valley side.
"Carrs" is an old name and is associated with areas of marshy ground with their own typical vegetation.
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