Bourne Alder Carr

Bourne Alder Carr is a 13.4-hectare (33-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest east of Sevenoaks in Kent.[1][2]

Bourne Alder Carr
Site of Special Scientific Interest
The River Bourne
LocationKent
Grid referenceTQ 606 549[1]
InterestBiological
Area13.4 hectares (33 acres)[1]
Notification1987[1]
Location mapMagic Map

The River Bourne runs through a shallow valley, and frequent flushing of the woodland on the banks with water rich in nutrients creates a rich ground flora. There is also an area of swamp around a fish pond.[3]

Roads and footpaths go through this site.

References
  1. "Designated Sites View: Bourne Alder Carr". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  2. "Map of Bourne Alder Carr". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. "Bourne Alder Carr citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
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