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Visiting The Blean

Blean Woods are the largest in Kent and, in addition to their intrinsic interest as ancient woodlands they surround a number of attractive villages with pubs, where you can eat and drink, places to visit and local businesses where you can buy a range of local products.

Places to Eat and Drink
Car Parks
Walking, Cycling and Riding

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projects

Over the last 3 years, the Blean Initiative has encouraged a wide range of projects, involving a wide range of local people and organisations.

Local Heritage Initiative

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history

The Blean is an area full of history and, as much of the area was owned by church institutions until reletively recently, the past is particularly well recorded.

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newsletters

Use the link below to access copies of the newsletter.

Issue Number 16

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publications

Blean Marketing Plan

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WHAT IS the blean and Where is it?

The map in this section shows where the Blean is in relation to Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable and Herne Bay.

Maps

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people and places

The Blean is in the administrative districts of both Canterbury and Swale. It includes twelve parishes and has many active special interest groups.

Blean Heritage & Community Group
Canterbury Woods Research Group
Villages/Parishes

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environment and wildlife

Enjoy the Bleans wide and varied wildlife and learn about some of its history. Blean Woods are Internationally recognised as important for wildlife. Designations include National Nature Reserve - managed specifically for its wildlife, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a County Wildlife Site – a site of importance within the County of Kent, and a Local Nature Reserve

Birds in the Blean
Trees and Ancient Woodland

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local economy

There are many businesses operating in the Blean. We have listed some of the products and businesses in the area.

Products from the Blean

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news

Latest News from the Blean.

Please help with Coppice Survey 2008

Blean Woodland Calendar Bargain

Blean Heritage Walk 13 Jan 2008 & Calendars

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Events

Latest events happening in the Blean.

Sunday 19th July 2009:Sleepy Dormouse?

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the blean initiative
The Blean Initiative was set up in 2002 to develop an integrated approach to land management and to promote biodiversity, heritage and recreation. The Blean initiative includes the organisations below, along with a wide range of individuals and local groups.

The Blean Initiative is a partnership of landowners, local authorities, conservation bodies and community groups working together to look after this unique landscape for both wildlife and people. We are presently working on improving access, enabling people to explore their landscape heritage on both foot and bike.
For more information on the Blean Initiative contact co-ordinator Liz Humpage on 01227 862015 or email blean.initiative@canterbury.gov.uk

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