Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
Location | Kent |
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Grid reference | TQ 979 484 |
Interest | Biological |
Area | 52.6 hectares (130 acres) |
Notification | 1986 |
Location map | Magic 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
- ^ "Designated Sites View: Charing Beech Hangers". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "Map of Charing Beech Hangers". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "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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