Ileden and Oxenden Woods

Ileden and Oxenden Woods is a 86.4-hectare (213-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south-east of Canterbury in Kent.[1][2] It is in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.[3]

Ileden and Oxenden Woods
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchKent
Grid referenceTR 218 524[1]
InterestBiological
Area86.4 hectares (213 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

These woods have a variety of soil types and diverse habitats. There is a rich bird community and ground flora, including two nationally rare orchids, narrow-lipped helleborine and lady orchid.[3]

Public footpaths go through the woods.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: Ileden and Oxenden Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. "Map of Ileden and Oxenden Woods". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  3. "Ileden and Oxenden Woods citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 13 February 2018.

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