Campaigners rail against ‘plundering’ of ancient Kent woodland to make way for quarry expansion

Campaigners rail against ‘plundering’ of ancient Kent woodland to make way for quarry expansion

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Forty hectares of Oaken Wood could be razed after it was identified as potential site of expansion by Reform-run council It was at the confluence of seven forest paths that Allison Sweetman came to a stop. Trees rose on all sides, save for a recently coppiced section to the north-east.

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