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- Many believe the spade was first plunged into the soil and a sapling planted at Willesley Wood, now an area at the heart of the National Forest. Since that point in time, millions of trees have now been planted, the forest cover increasing substantially, transforming our environment and mapping out a more sustainable future for us all.
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The evidence suggests that what is now Willesley Wood was originally farmland (mainly pasture), with hedgerows and wayside trees, and some heathland with gorse and plantation woodland. Willesley Wood was one of the first woodlands created during the development phase of the National Forest.
Where was the first tree planted at the very beginning of the new National Forest? Many believe the spade was first plunged into the soil and a sapling planted at Willesley Wood, now an area at the heart of the National Forest.
The main grassland area at Willesley Wood is situated to the north of Thortit Lake, the area is mown once a year with all arisings collected and taken from site. This has enabled a diverse enough array of wildflower species to develop, earning this patch of open ground a Local Wildlife Site status. Species of interest include Corncockle
Set in the heart of the National Forest, Willesley Wood is a jewel of a wood. Millions of trees have been planted during the creation of the National Forest and some believe the very first tree went into the ground at Willesley Wood.
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- Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Founded in September 1919, the Forestry Commission began essential work to restore England's forests and woodlands that had been lost during the First World War. Celebrating its centenary year in 2019, our guide looks at the history of the UK's forests and woodlands, wildlife to spot and the best forests to visit.
Jan 22, 2024 · "It literally puts the ancient parish of Willesley on the map, signposting the current attractions, and its long history going back to Saxon Times, including its role as a "Thankful Village" after the First World War.
Hicks Lodge is a former coal mining site that have been totally transformed by landscape reclamation projects and it is now the home of the National Forest Cycle Centre.
