Foxburrow Wood | |
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Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | Rainham, Kent |
OS grid | TQ 811 644 |
Area | 6.1 hectares (15 acres) |
Managed by | Medway Council |
Foxburrow Wood is a 6.1-hectare (15-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Rainham in Kent. It is owned and managed by Medway Council. [1] [2]
This is a remnant of a much larger historic wood, and it has flora which are indicators of ancient woodland such as herb paris and bluebells. [1]
There is access from Mierscourt Road and Deanwood Drive.
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