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Site of Special Scientific Interest in Kent, England
Charing Beech Hangers
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationKent
Grid referenceTQ 979 484
InterestBiological
Area52.6 hectares (130 acres)
Notification1986
Location mapMagic Map

Charing Beech Hangers is a 52.6-hectare (130-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Ashford in Kent.

This steeply sloping site has mature beech and oak, and the ground flora is varied with some uncommon species. Invertebrates include the rare slug limax tenellus and several scarce moths.

The North Downs Way runs along the south side of the site.

References

  1. ^ "Designated Sites View: Charing Beech Hangers". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  2. "Map of Charing Beech Hangers". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. "Charing Beech Hangers citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.

51°12′04″N 0°49′52″E / 51.201°N 0.831°E / 51.201; 0.831

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