In 1600, Oaken Wood was already an established English woodland; in 2026 Kent proposed quarrying...

Kent County Council intends to extract stone from Oaken Wood, an ancient woodland rich in rare flora and fauna. Detractors express deep concern over the irreversible damage to this precious ecosystem in the pursuit of building materials. The removal of soil won't bring back what is lost. A public consultation is set to determine the future of this plan, weighing community opinions heavily before final approval.

By TOI World Desk