About the reserve

Natural regeneration

Allowing nature to take its course is the key to managing this piece of the old mixed deciduous woodland. Trees are allowed to grow old, natural glades are created when trees blow over and dead wood is retained where possible for insects and fungi.  The wood is dominated by beech and hornbeam. Holly and birch can be found in more open areas where trees have had to be pruned or felled. Ancient and gnarled beech coppice stools (multi-stemmed stumps) testify to prolonged coppicing of the trees in the past.  Birds such as the great spotted woodpecker and tree creeper benefit from the tall old trees.

Things to do

Local volunteers occasionally run family events at this nature reserve, such as bug trails and mask making.