Seabrook Stream facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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| Area of Search | Kent |
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| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 24.1 hectares (60 acres) |
| Notification | 1987 |
| Location map | Magic Map |
Seabrook Stream is a special natural area in Kent, England. It covers about 24.1 hectares, which is like 60 football fields! This place is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest because it's home to many unique plants and animals.
Discover Seabrook Stream
Seabrook Stream is a very important place for nature. It has wet woodlands, called alder carr, and marshy areas known as fens. These habitats are perfect for many different creatures.
Home to Tiny Wonders
This area is famous for its amazing insects. Scientists have found 67 different kinds of craneflies here! Craneflies are a type of fly that looks a bit like a giant mosquito, but they don't bite.
Some of these craneflies are very rare in the UK. For example, one species called erioptera limbata is only found in two other places in Britain. Besides craneflies, there are 14 other types of small creatures without backbones, called invertebrates, that are also rare in the country.
Visiting Seabrook Stream
You can explore part of Seabrook Stream! There is a public path that starts from Folkestone and goes through the area. However, much of the land is private. This means you can only walk on the marked public path.
