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Discover Perry Wood
This is a project funded by Heritage Lottery Fund being run by Swale Borough Council and the Mid Kent Downs Project (a Countryside Partnership). It has been developed to provide a better understanding of Perry Wood and its value in the Kent Downs landscape.

The main objectives are:
1) To carry out historical research with professional archaeologists from the Trust for Thanet Archaeology, with community involvement;
2) To use the outcomes from the historical research with wildlife data to feed into a new Kent Wildlife Trust management plan for the wood, upon which the community will be consulted;
3) To hold at least 2 events for locals and visitors per year, exploring the wildlife , landscape and historical value of the site;
4) To use the research findings to provide new interpretation for the woods;
5) To provide a nature trail and education pack for local school use;
6) To replace 'The Pulpit' with a bigger and better version, using local materials;
7) To carry out some footpath and bridleway restoration, improving conditions for walkers

For further details of the project and opportunities for taking part in this exciting project click here to download a leaflet 'Discover Perry Wood'.

If you have your own memories of Perry Wood then please let us know about them. You can either email these to Sally Evans at sally.evans@kentdowns.org.uk or print off a copy of the Memories Trail leaflet and take a walk around Perry Wood to record what in Perry Wood is special to you.

Volunteers are needed to help with the conservation work in the wood so if you are able to spend a few hours doing some bracken and rhodedendron clearance or taking cuttings from the heather then please let Sally know.

'Discover Perry Wood' Planning Documents
1. Background
2. Main Habitats
3. Ecological Features
4. Historic Features
5. Summary of Features
6. Access Review
7. Access Features
8. Interpretation Plan
Management Strategy
9. Draft Plan
10. Work Programme
11.Strategy Objectives
Questionnaire
Click here to download a copy of the questionnaire. Closing date for comments is 22nd October.

This project is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund

	Mid Kent Downs For information about the Mid Kent Downs Project click here

	Discover Perry Wood To see further details of the project click here. Notes from Steering Group Meeting 27th April 2009 1st October 2009 18th May 2010
	'Discover Perry Wood' Planning Documents For further information in support of the Public Information Days on 25th September and 2nd October to be held in Selling Village Hall from 2 - 4pm. Click here to download the documents.
	Perrywood Archaelogy Project Report The Blean Newsletter
	Historical Maps Perry Wood 1843 Perry Wood 1891 Perry Wood 1904
	40 Places Perry Wood featured as one of our 40 Places to visit as part of the Kent Downs AONB 40th anniversary of being designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. To see details of the walk click here

	Schools Worksheets Draw Perry Wood Insects Worksheet2
	To visit the Museum of Thanet's 'Virtual Museum' click here