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Wood you credit it! How an army of dog walkers and nature lovers raised £900k
to save their beloved forest from the axe

Click here to download an article from the Mail Online, published on the 11th May.

For more information, please email us at friendsofbroughtonknowe@gmail.com.

BROUGHTON COMMUNITY WOODLAND LTD

The woodland provides a haven for a range of wildlife, flora and fauna – as well as for those who want to immerse themselves in nature or just take time out of a busy day!

The Vision has been honed through a series of public events, and that vision has enabled us to raise funds to buy the woodland and secure the future of this wonderful resource.

To visit our crowdfunding page, please click on the button below.

OUR VISION

We are committed to retain the sense of place, but also believe there is a potential to do more - a strong desire to create a learning and creative environment within the woodland. The diverse habitats lend themselves to foraging, field-work and projects for young people.

We will continue to sensitively manage our woodland; by regularly thinning and letting in light, natural regeneration will increase (see our About page). The benefits of being in nature are well known and we will work with local authorities and the NHS to host 'Health in Nature' access to a safe and calming space to meet with peer groups and derive wellbeing from the environment.

We are keen to continue the work already started to ensure that the woods remain accessible for as many people as possible, with good path maintenance and possible new routes being created. The wood attracts a wide range of visitors such as photographers, hikers, dog walkers and local groups, which we want to encourage. It also provides a welcome stop-off point for visitors in the area and we will further improve the fire-pit and picnic areas.

There will be opportunities for local communities to volunteer within the woods providing a warm welcome, as well as contributing to increasing biodiversity, access and learning.