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What is a salt marsh?
A coastal wetland flooded by salty tidal waters
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What process creates salt marshes?
Vegetation succession
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What does the natural process which creates salt marshes do?
Sheltered coastal areas accumulate sediment faster than it is removed by wave action
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Where is Loughor salt marsh located?
Gower
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What is the most extensive salt marsh system in Wales?
Loughor salt marsh
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How much does the salt marsh cover of the larger Burry Inlet system?
2886 hectares
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What salt dominant vegetation does Loughor have?
Cordgrass and Glasswort
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Is Loughor a Site of Special Scientific Interest?
Yes
