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
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

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  1. ^ a b c d "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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