Shorne and Ashenbank Woods explained

Shorne and Ashenbank Woods
Aos:Kent
Interest:Biological
Area:197.4ha
Notifydate:1988
Map: Magic Map

Shorne and Ashenbank Woods is a 197.4abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Rochester and Gravesend in Kent.[1] [2] Part of it is Shorne Woods Country Park.

These woods have diverse and important invertebrates, especially dragonflies, beetles and true bugs, including the rare beetles Mordella holomelaena and Peltodytes caesus. Several clay workings have been landscaped to create shallow ponds designed for wildlife.[3]

There is public access to the site.

References

51.403°N 0.414°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Shorne and Ashenbank Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 28 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Map of Shorne and Ashenbank Woods. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 28 February 2018.
  3. Web site: Shorne and Ashenbank Woods citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 27 February 2018.