Foxburrow Wood

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Foxburrow Wood
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationRainham, Kent
OS grid TQ 811 644
Area6.1 hectares (15 acres)
Managed byMedway 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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References

  1. 1 2 "Foxburrow Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2018.
  2. "Map of Foxburrow Wood". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 23 April 2018.

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