Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill explained

Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill
Aos:Kent
Interest:Biological
Area:351ha
Notifydate:2013
Map: Magic Map

Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill is a 351abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Rochester in Kent.[1] [2]

This site has diverse habitats, including ancient semi-natural woodland, grassland and scrub. There are nationally important numbers of nightingales in the woodland and scrub during the breeding season, and invertebrates include nationally scarce moths.[3]

Public footpaths go through the woods.

References

51.432°N 0.525°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Chattenden Woods and Lodge Hill citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 30 January 2018.