Part of the last working chalk face, which can still be seen in the S.E. corner of old chalk pit

Several flint layers can be seen in this face and there are a large number of flints laying at the base of the face

Hart's-tongue ferns grow in this area

Part of the reed bed at the southern end of the lake in the old chalk pit

The management of the reed bed involves removing a percentage of the reeds every year. This keeps open water in the lake and helps maintain a habitat for breeding and roosting birds

Reed clearance in progress by Rangers from Riverside Country Park and members of  the Medway Towns Conservation Volunteers (MTCV)

Tree management being undertaken by a Ranger from Capstone Farm Country Park

The Rangers have to keep a constant check on trees in the reserve and remove any which are found to be dead or in a dangerous condition

The thin soil on the bottom of the pit leaves little room for a root ball, making trees susceptible to being brought down by high winds

Fallen tree in the willow carr

Note the shallow root system. This shows how thin the soil is on the floor of the chalk pit

Photograph by Chris Sullivan

Goat willow, also known as 'pussy willow', by the side of the lake

Photograph by Chris Sullivan

One of the seven 'interpretation panels' which were provided by Friends of Berengrave 

Regrettably, most of these have now been destroyed by local vandals

Steps and boardwalk

More boardwalk

Steps under construction