Kent Biodiversity Opportunity Areas
The BOA maps can be seen as a spatial reflection of the Kent Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP). They indicate where the delivery of Kent BAP targets should be focused in order to secure the maximum biodiversity benefits. The BOA maps also show where the greatest gains can be made from habitat enhancement, restoration and recreation, as these areas offer the best opportunities for establishing large habitat areas and/or networks or wildlife habitats. As such, they will be useful to local planning authorities in the development and delivery of positive nature conservation policy in line with the South East Plan. The BOA statement documents will provide guidance on the conservation priorities which should be adopted in each area.
This is the revised set of BOAs Maps and Statement which take into account all the comments made during the consultation period early this year.
How should Biodiversity Opportunity Area maps and statements be used?
Central North Downs
Statement / Map
Dover & Folkstone Cliffs & Downs
Statement / Map
East Kent Woodlands & Downs
Statement / Map
Greensand Heaths & Commons
Statement / Map 1 / Map 2 / Map 3
High Weald
Statement / Map 1 / Map 2 / Map 3
Low Weald Woodlands
Statement / Map
Lower Stour Wetlands
Statement / Map
Medway & Low Weald Wetlands and Grasslands
Statement / Map 1 / Map 2 / Map 3
Medway Gap & North Kent Downs
Statement / Map
Mid Kent Downs Woods & Scarp
Statement / Map
Mid Kent Greensand & Gault
Statement / Map 1 / Map 2 / Map 3
North Kent Marshes
Statement / Map 1 / Map 2 / Map 3
Romney Marsh & Rye Bay
Statement / Map
Thames-side Green Corridors
Statement / Map