Charing Beech Hangers Explained

Charing Beech Hangers
Aos:Kent
Interest:Biological
Area:52.6ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Charing Beech Hangers is a 52.6abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Ashford in Kent.[1] [2]

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.[3]

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

References

51.201°N 0.831°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Charing Beech Hangers . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Charing Beech Hangers. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Charing Beech Hangers citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.