FTS Greenwood

BRIERLEY FOREST PARK

GREENWOOD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE’S COMMUNITY FOREST

Brierley Forest Park is Ashfield’s largest addition to Greenwood, Nottinghamshire’s Community Forest. Altogether it covers some 250 acres and is a flagship site for the Greenwood.

The master plan for the site has been designed on behalf of Ashfield District Council by the Ashfield and Mansfield Groundwork Trust, with the help and advice of local environmentalists, including Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Forestry Authorities and local residents.

Within Brierley Forest Park, planting in the first FTS site, The Spinney, was completed in the 2002/3 season. It is an area of mature trees which has been under-planted with young trees. The location of the new site has been chosen to provide improved access for people with limited mobility and is located within twenty-five metres of the Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre. Access is via a crushed stone footpath with a gentle incline suitable for wheelchairs. Adjacent to the site is a small picnic area with rustic seating, providing panoramic views over the park to the east and a good view of the Family Tree Scheme site to the west.

How to find the site

Brierley Forest Park is situated between Huthwaite and Stanton Hill.

Access to site

Brierley Forest Park is open all year round and admission is free. Car parking is available at both Skegby Road and Brand Lane.

Dedication Book

The Dedication Book is located at Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre, which is open to the public as follows:

April to September 11.00 am – 4.00 pm

October to March 11.00 am – 3.00 pm

Planting Dates

All trees will be planted during the winter planting season from November to March.

Public Planting Events

It is anticipated that planting events will be held annually (subject to donations forthcoming) which donors will be invited to attend. Further details on planting events can be obtained by telephoning the Visitor Centre on 01623 550 172.

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