Ancient woodland and countryside in North Kent declared new National Nature Reserve

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Area spanning 800 hectares of woodland and meadows to be officially designated a National Nature Reserve, Natural England announces

Plans to create a new National Nature reserve in Kent have been announced today by Natural England, which said the move would help to boost access to nature for nearby residents and protect precious habitats...

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