Habitat Management at Poppy Woods

An activity with National Forest Volunteers

Activity date: Thursday 8th May 2025

Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:00

Activity description

We will be pruning and thinning an area of maturing mixed woodland and using the brash to create a dead-hedge along the horse path, adding a valuable habitat and refuge for wildlife

Meeting place

Meet in the Car park off the A514 at 10am

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Activity location

Poppy Wood, Breach Lane, Melbourne, Derby,, DE73 8DF

Site description

Planted in 2007, Poppy Wood forms the northern gateway to The National Forest, the Midland's most famous forest. This newly planted woodland houses a mosaic of ash, oak, hazel and hawthorn trees, to name a few. See if you can spot something different on each visit! br> br>Surfaced and grassy trails guide you through the dog friendly woodland which also includes picnic benches for you to make good use of the fantastic views across the surrounding countryside.

Pick Up Point

Contact

Ben Woolley

Telephone: 07740899718
Email: ben.woolley@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/nationalforest

Please bring

• packed lunch
• suitable outdoor clothes
• suitable outdoor footwear

Further info

Planted in 2007, Poppy Wood forms the northern gateway to The National Forest, the Midland's most famous forest. This newly planted woodland houses a mosaic of ash, oak, hazel and hawthorn trees, The site has surfaced and grassy trails, picnic benches and fantastic views across the surrounding countryside

Site Facilities

• Disabled Access
• Parking
• Picnic Area
• Nearest Toilets - No toilets on site.

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