Poulton Wood

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Poulton Wood
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Poulton Wood
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
LocationAldington, Kent
OS grid TR 058 364
Area10.2 hectares (25 acres)
Managed byCanterbury Oast Trust

Poulton Wood is a 10.2-hectare (25-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Aldington, south-east of Ashford in Kent. It is owned and managed by Canterbury Oast Trust. [1] [2]

This is a woodland of coppiced oak, hornbeam and ash, and spring flowers include bluebells. [1] It is managed as a conservation project providing training in subjects such as coppice management and woodcrafts. [3]

There is access from Forge Hill.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Poulton Wood, Aldington". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  2. "Map of Poulton Wood, Aldington". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  3. "Poulton Wood". Canterbury Oast Trust. Retrieved 11 February 2018.

Coordinates: 51°05′24″N0°56′13″E / 51.09°N 0.937°E / 51.09; 0.937