Its centralised location places it at the northern or southern extremes of the ranges of many [[species]], and is one of the reasons for its rich and diverse flora and fauna, with good examples of most wildlife habitats and even an area of inland [[saltmarsh]]. Of particular importance are the lowland heathlands, the Staffordshire moorlands and the [[limestone]] valleys. The extensive network of rivers, inland waterways and meres and mosses add a further important dimension. | Its centralised location places it at the northern or southern extremes of the ranges of many [[species]], and is one of the reasons for its rich and diverse flora and fauna, with good examples of most wildlife habitats and even an area of inland [[saltmarsh]]. Of particular importance are the lowland heathlands, the Staffordshire moorlands and the [[limestone]] valleys. The extensive network of rivers, inland waterways and meres and mosses add a further important dimension. |