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Chestnut Plantation

Wood, Forest in Kent Canterbury

England

Chestnut Plantation

European bison, Wildwood, Herne They have a close resemblance to their American cousin but are a separate species. Heaviest wild land animal in Europe. Historically, it could be found throughout western, central and south eastern Europe, but suffered wide scale extinction by 1920s. Currently, there are semi-wild herds in Eastern Europe and Russia following reintroductions
European bison, Wildwood, Herne Credit: pam fray

Chestnut Plantation is a picturesque woodland area located in Kent, a county in southeastern England. Situated within the larger expanse of Kent's stunning countryside, this particular woodland is known for its abundant growth of chestnut trees. The plantation spans over a vast area, covering acres of rolling hills and valleys.

The woodland is home to a rich diversity of flora and fauna, with the chestnut trees being the prominent feature. These tall and majestic trees create a dense canopy, providing shade and shelter to a variety of plant species. The plantation boasts a vibrant ecosystem, supporting a wide range of animal life, including birds, insects, and small mammals.

Visitors to Chestnut Plantation can enjoy peaceful walks along the numerous trails that wind through the woodland. The serene atmosphere and the beauty of nature make it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. The trails offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, with glimpses of distant hills and meandering streams.

In addition to its natural beauty, Chestnut Plantation also holds historical significance. The area has been carefully preserved, with remnants of old structures and artifacts dating back to the 19th century. These historical elements provide a glimpse into the past, adding an extra layer of intrigue and charm to the woodland.

Overall, Chestnut Plantation is a tranquil haven for those seeking solace in nature. Its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and historical elements make it a truly captivating destination in the heart of Kent's woodlands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.34414/1.1193241 or Grid Reference TR1765. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

European bison, Wildwood, Herne They have a close resemblance to their American cousin but are a separate species. Heaviest wild land animal in Europe. Historically, it could be found throughout western, central and south eastern Europe, but suffered wide scale extinction by 1920s. Currently, there are semi-wild herds in Eastern Europe and Russia following reintroductions
European bison, Wildwood, Herne
They have a close resemblance to their American cousin but are a separate species. Heaviest wild land animal in Europe. Historically, it could be found throughout western, central and south eastern Europe, but suffered wide scale extinction by 1920s. Currently, there are semi-wild herds in Eastern Europe and Russia following reintroductions
Fallow deer, Wildwood, Herne Introduced to Britain by the Roman Empire, but again later on by the Normans in the 11th century. Originally they were kept in deer parks for entertainment purposes, however once popularity of the species declined, interest also declined and there were a number of escapees. Although not technically native, they are regarded as naturalised in the UK and are now widespread.
Fallow deer, Wildwood, Herne
Introduced to Britain by the Roman Empire, but again later on by the Normans in the 11th century. Originally they were kept in deer parks for entertainment purposes, however once popularity of the species declined, interest also declined and there were a number of escapees. Although not technically native, they are regarded as naturalised in the UK and are now widespread.
Bear Bridge, Wildwood, Herne Bridge over the bear enclosure. Wildwood is home to two European brown bears called Fluff and Scruff. They arrived in November 2014 after being rescued from a shocking life in Bulgaria. They were born at a brown bear breeding centre, bred to be hunted. They lived their entire lives there, in barren, small, concrete pits until the centre was abandoned. They were severely underweight, and showing signs of serious stress, anxiety and psychological trauma. Their rescue was possible due to Wildwood’s fantastic supporters who helped to raise £50,000 to bring them to the park. Here they live in a spacious woodland home, with inside denning areas. For the first time in their lives, Fluff and Scruff entered torpor (a form of semi hibernation) in 2015, a crucial natural behaviour that they had never had the opportunity to undergo before.
Bear Bridge, Wildwood, Herne
Bridge over the bear enclosure. Wildwood is home to two European brown bears called Fluff and Scruff. They arrived in November 2014 after being rescued from a shocking life in Bulgaria. They were born at a brown bear breeding centre, bred to be hunted. They lived their entire lives there, in barren, small, concrete pits until the centre was abandoned. They were severely underweight, and showing signs of serious stress, anxiety and psychological trauma. Their rescue was possible due to Wildwood’s fantastic supporters who helped to raise £50,000 to bring them to the park. Here they live in a spacious woodland home, with inside denning areas. For the first time in their lives, Fluff and Scruff entered torpor (a form of semi hibernation) in 2015, a crucial natural behaviour that they had never had the opportunity to undergo before.
Part of the bear enclosure, Wildwood, Herne Wildwood is home to two European brown bears called Fluff and Scruff. They arrived in November 2014 after being rescued from a shocking life in Bulgaria. They were born at a brown bear breeding centre, bred to be hunted. They lived their entire lives there, in barren, small, concrete pits until the centre was abandoned. They were severely underweight, and showing signs of serious stress, anxiety and psychological trauma. Their rescue was possible due to Wildwood’s fantastic supporters who helped to raise £50,000 to bring them to the park. Here they live in a spacious woodland home, with inside denning areas. For the first time in their lives, Fluff and Scruff entered torpor (a form of semi hibernation) in 2015, a crucial natural behaviour that they had never had the opportunity to undergo before.
Part of the bear enclosure, Wildwood, Herne
Wildwood is home to two European brown bears called Fluff and Scruff. They arrived in November 2014 after being rescued from a shocking life in Bulgaria. They were born at a brown bear breeding centre, bred to be hunted. They lived their entire lives there, in barren, small, concrete pits until the centre was abandoned. They were severely underweight, and showing signs of serious stress, anxiety and psychological trauma. Their rescue was possible due to Wildwood’s fantastic supporters who helped to raise £50,000 to bring them to the park. Here they live in a spacious woodland home, with inside denning areas. For the first time in their lives, Fluff and Scruff entered torpor (a form of semi hibernation) in 2015, a crucial natural behaviour that they had never had the opportunity to undergo before.
A soay sheep, Wildwood, Herne Small, hardy breed of domestic sheep. Normally brown in colour with lighter faces, underside and rumps. Descended from a population of feral sheep found on the Scottish Island of Soay. Have since been transported to other UK islands and mainland UK. They shed their wool naturally so there is no need for shearing.
A soay sheep, Wildwood, Herne
Small, hardy breed of domestic sheep. Normally brown in colour with lighter faces, underside and rumps. Descended from a population of feral sheep found on the Scottish Island of Soay. Have since been transported to other UK islands and mainland UK. They shed their wool naturally so there is no need for shearing.
Hicks Forstal Road The rood runs through East Blean Wood, which is a National Nature Reserve.
Hicks Forstal Road
The rood runs through East Blean Wood, which is a National Nature Reserve.
The A299, Thanet Way The A299, Thanet Way viewed from a layby near Greenhill.
The A299, Thanet Way
The A299, Thanet Way viewed from a layby near Greenhill.
Spider web, Wildwood, Herne Wildwood is a native species conservation charity established in 2002 to push the boundaries of innovative conservation and rewilding. Its aim is to halt the extinction of species and to create resilient habitats for nature to thrive.
Spider web, Wildwood, Herne
Wildwood is a native species conservation charity established in 2002 to push the boundaries of innovative conservation and rewilding. Its aim is to halt the extinction of species and to create resilient habitats for nature to thrive.
Arctic fox, Wildwood, Herne Viewed from the walkway above the enclosure. The coat of the arctic fox changes colour with the season. In the summer, their coats are brown or black. They then turn white in winter. There are two adults at Wildwood, named Albert and Flo. Arctic foxes were present in the UK at the time of the last Ice Age.
Arctic fox, Wildwood, Herne
Viewed from the walkway above the enclosure. The coat of the arctic fox changes colour with the season. In the summer, their coats are brown or black. They then turn white in winter. There are two adults at Wildwood, named Albert and Flo. Arctic foxes were present in the UK at the time of the last Ice Age.
Wildwood, Herne Fallow deer resting in the sunshine.
Wildwood, Herne
Fallow deer resting in the sunshine.
Hawe Farm Way, Herne Bay
Hawe Farm Way, Herne Bay
Mill View Road, Herne Bay
Mill View Road, Herne Bay
Windmill Road, Herne Bay
Windmill Road, Herne Bay
Mill Lane, Herne Bay
Mill Lane, Herne Bay
Mill Lane, Herne Bay
Mill Lane, Herne Bay
Bowes Lane, Eddington
Bowes Lane, Eddington
Restoration of St Martin’s church Details about the restoration can be found by clicking the tab “restoration” on the church’s website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://st-martin-in-herne.org/StMartins/index.php/church-organisations" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://st-martin-in-herne.org/StMartins/index.php/church-organisations">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> These details read “St Martin's Herne PCC thanks the Heritage Lottery Fund for the grant of £248,800 in aid of Phase 1 of St Martin's Restoration. We have received permission to start the project which will start in May 2016 lasting for about 25 weeks. We are also in receipt of other funding which will be used to carry out less urgent work on the tower whilst whilst the tower scaffold is in place”. John Salmon’s <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/857953">TR1865 : St Martin's Church, Herne, Kent</a> shows the building without scaffolding.
Restoration of St Martin’s church
Details about the restoration can be found by clicking the tab “restoration” on the church’s website LinkExternal link These details read “St Martin's Herne PCC thanks the Heritage Lottery Fund for the grant of £248,800 in aid of Phase 1 of St Martin's Restoration. We have received permission to start the project which will start in May 2016 lasting for about 25 weeks. We are also in receipt of other funding which will be used to carry out less urgent work on the tower whilst whilst the tower scaffold is in place”. John Salmon’s TR1865 : St Martin's Church, Herne, Kent shows the building without scaffolding.
Restoration of St Martin’s church Details about the restoration can be found by clicking the tab “restoration” on the church’s website <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://st-martin-in-herne.org/StMartins/index.php/church-organisations" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://st-martin-in-herne.org/StMartins/index.php/church-organisations">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> These details read “St Martin's Herne PCC thanks the Heritage Lottery Fund for the grant of £248,800 in aid of Phase 1 of St Martin's Restoration. We have received permission to start the project which will start in May 2016 lasting for about 25 weeks. We are also in receipt of other funding which will be used to carry out less urgent work on the tower whilst whilst the tower scaffold is in place”. John Salmon’s <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/857959">TR1865 : St Martin's Church, Herne, Kent</a> shows the building without scaffolding, from a slightly different angle.
Restoration of St Martin’s church
Details about the restoration can be found by clicking the tab “restoration” on the church’s website LinkExternal link These details read “St Martin's Herne PCC thanks the Heritage Lottery Fund for the grant of £248,800 in aid of Phase 1 of St Martin's Restoration. We have received permission to start the project which will start in May 2016 lasting for about 25 weeks. We are also in receipt of other funding which will be used to carry out less urgent work on the tower whilst whilst the tower scaffold is in place”. John Salmon’s TR1865 : St Martin's Church, Herne, Kent shows the building without scaffolding, from a slightly different angle.
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Chestnut Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TR1765 (Lat: 51.34414, Lng: 1.1193241)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Canterbury

Police Authority: Kent

What 3 Words

///robe.noises.yard. Near Herne Bay, Kent

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