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]
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
 | |
| Location | Kent |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | TQ 567 534[1] |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 79.2 hectares (196 acres)[1] |
| Notification | 1990[1] |
| Location map | Magic 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
- "Designated Sites View: One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- "Map of One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- "One Tree Hill and Bitchet Common citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 21 February 2018.
- "One Tree Hill". National Trust. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
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