Hollingbourne Downs Explained

Hollingbourne Downs
Aos:	Kent
Interest:	Biological
Area:	60.9ha
Notifydate:	1986
Map:	Magic Map

Hollingbourne Downs is a 60.9abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Maidstone in Kent.^{[1] [2]}

This escarpment has unimproved chalk grassland and beech woodland. The dominant grasses are tor-grass, upright brome and sheep's fescue, and shrub species on woodland margins include the wayfaring-tree and traveller's-joy.^[3]

The site is crossed by several public footpaths.

References

51.27°N 0.649°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Hollingbourne Downs . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 February 2018.
2. Web site: Map of Hollingbourne Downs. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 February 2018.
3. Web site: Hollingbourne Downs citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 12 February 2018.