Bourne Alder Carr Explained

Bourne Alder Carr
Aos:Kent
Interest:Biological
Area:13.4ha
Notifydate:1987
Map: Magic Map

Bourne Alder Carr is a 13.4abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Sevenoaks in Kent.[1] [2]

The River Bourne runs through a shallow valley, and frequent flushing of the woodland on the banks with water rich in nutrients creates a rich ground flora. There is also an area of swamp around a fish pond.[3]

Roads and footpaths go through this site.

References

51.271°N 0.301°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Bourne Alder Carr . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Bourne Alder Carr. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Bourne Alder Carr citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.