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South East Sheffield Woodlands Project
South East Sheffield Woodlands Project
About the Project
The South East Sheffield Woodlands project started in November 2005 and will run for three years. A Project Development Ranger has been employed, funded by the South Yorkshire Forest Partnership, the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund and Sheffield City Council. The woodlands included within the project are; Shire Brook Valley, Westfield Plantation, Flockton Park, Mosborough Old Nursery and Station Road, Halfway.
Education, events and activities
A major part of the work involves providing opportunities for local people to access the woodlands, learn about their local environment and enjoy the open spaces available.
This includes supporting regular school visits, working with a variety of different community groups and a wide range of public events throughout the year.
Woodland Management
Part of the work to be carried out in the woodlands is tree thinning. Many of the woods were planted within the last 50 years and have tall, thin, tightly packed trees that are blocking the light. Thinning allows the stronger trees to develop, allows new saplings to grow and lets more light through to encourage more woodland plants to move in.
Other work includes annual maintenance, improving paths, signage and other facilities for users.
Nature Conservation
Part of the Management planning process and subsequent management is closely linked to what species are present, what we wish to preserve and what we would like to encourage in the future.
Plant and animal records and changes monitored.
Public Consultation
Local people are given the chance to input their views on the Management of each of the woodlands. Public meetings are held on site to enable people to talk about the good aspects of the site, the problems and what they would like to see happen in the future. These suggestions are recorded and where possible taken into account when writing the management plans.
Local volunteers also play a major role in monitoring and helping to maintain sites.
Groups or individuals wishing to organise visits should contact Chris Smith on 0114 275 1176 or by email at chris.smith@sheffield.gov.uk
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