Charing Beech Hangers
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Kent |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 979 484[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 52.6 hectares (130 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1986[1] |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Charing Beech Hangers is a 52.6-hectare (130-acre) 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
- ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Charing Beech Hangers". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Map of Charing Beech Hangers". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Charing Beech Hangers citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
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