One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common

One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common is a 79.2-hectare (196-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Sevenoaks in Kent.[1][2] It is in Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty[3] and One Tree Hill is managed by the National Trust[4]

One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Area of SearchKent
Grid referenceTQ 567 534[1]
InterestBiological
Area79.2 hectares (196 acres)[1]
Notification1990[1]
Location mapMagic Map

This site has mixed woodland on the Lower Greensand, some of it of ancient origin. The habitats are varied, including acidic soils on Bitchet Common and damp, base-rich soils in Martins Wood. There are several rare plants and invertebrates.[3]

The site is in several blocks crossed by public footpaths.

References

  1. "Designated Sites View: One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  2. "Map of One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  3. "One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
  4. "One Tree Hill". National Trust. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.

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