Stockbury Hill Wood

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Stockbury Hill Wood
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TypeNature reserve
LocationStockbury, Kent
OS gridTQ 836 608
Area5 hectares (12 acres)
Managed byKent Wildlife Trust

Stockbury Hill Wood is a 5-hectare (12-acre) nature reserve near Stockbury, north-east of Maidstone in Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust.[1]

This wood is mainly yew, hornbeam and oak. It has a variety of orchids, such as bird's-nest, lady and fly. There are orange tip and holly blue butterflies.[1]

Access is by prior arrangement with the Trust only.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stockbury Hill Wood". Kent Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 13 March 2018.

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