Spong Wood

Spong Wood
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TypeNature reserve
LocationStelling Minnis, Kent
OS gridTR 122 455
Area18 hectares (44 acres)
Managed byKent Wildlife Trust

Spong Wood is a 18-hectare (44-acre) nature reserve west of Stelling Minnis in Kent. It is managed by Kent Wildlife Trust.[1]

Common trees in this coppiced wood include sweet chestnut, oak, hornbeam and hazel. Orchids can be found on the high slopes and ramsons lower down.[1]

There is access by footpaths to its western corner.

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References

  1. ^ a b "Spong Wood". Kent Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 25 February 2018.

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