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==History== |
==History== |
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The boundary of the ancient woods marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and [[Nottinghamshire]]. Left in ancient times to [[Trinity College, Cambridge]], the {{convert|750|acre}} site was [[Clear-felling|clear-felled]] during the early stages of [[World War 1]] to supply local industry.<ref name=T2Do/> Left unplanted between the wars, after being used as a [[British Army]] camp and training grounds during [[World War 2]], in 1945 it was bought by the newly formed [[Forestry Commission]].<ref name=T2Do |
The boundary of the ancient woods marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and [[Nottinghamshire]]. Left in ancient times to [[Trinity College, Cambridge]], the {{convert|750|acre}} site was [[Clear-felling|clear-felled]] during the early stages of [[World War 1]] to supply local industry.<ref name=T2Do/> Left unplanted between the wars, after being used as a [[British Army]] camp and training grounds during [[World War 2]], in 1945 it was bought by the newly formed [[Forestry Commission]].<ref name=T2Do/> |
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Along with a lot of woodland within the [[River Trent]] valley, in the 1950s the site was extesively replanted with both [[Scots pine|Scots]] and [[Corsican pine]], chosen to supply local industry.<ref name=FCHeather/> |
Along with a lot of woodland within the [[River Trent]] valley, in the 1950s the site was extesively replanted with both [[Scots pine|Scots]] and [[Corsican pine]], chosen to supply local industry.<ref name=FCHeather/> |
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==Present== |
==Present== |
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Now a managed working forest under the care of the Forestry Commission, surveys in 2004 found that the wood dated back at least 400 years, making it a designated [[ancient woodland]].<ref name=FCHeather/> While many visitors are attracted by the [[Victorian era]]-plated [[Rhododendrons]] which are found throughout the wood at heights of upto {{convert|7|m}},<ref>{{cite web|title=Stapleford Woods|url=http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireNoForestStaplefordWoods|work=Forestry Commission|publisher=Forestry Commission|accessdate=8 August 2011}}</ref> the Forestry Commission and [[North Kesteven]] council have agreed a 50 year plan to restore the forest to its original [[broad-leaf tree]] state.<ref name=T2Do/> Initial clearence of a {{convert|75|acre}} area yeilded a resultant crop of purple [[flowering heather]], which germinated from seeds that had been buried for over 70 years.<ref name=T2Do/><ref name=FCHeather>{{cite web|url=http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/WebNewsReleases/7B44CDCAEB0605D3802571D3005D3026|title=HEATHER IS BLOOMING LOVELY AT STAPLEFORD WOOD!|publisher=[[Forestry Commission]]|date=29 AUGUST 2006|accessdate=9 August 2012}}</ref> |
Now a managed working forest under the care of the Forestry Commission, surveys in 2004 found that the wood dated back at least 400 years, making it a designated [[ancient woodland]].<ref name=FCHeather/> While many visitors are attracted by the [[Victorian era]]-plated [[Rhododendrons]] which are found throughout the wood at heights of upto {{convert|7|m}},<ref>{{cite web|title=Stapleford Woods|url=http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandLincolnshireNoForestStaplefordWoods|work=Forestry Commission|publisher=Forestry Commission|accessdate=8 August 2011}}</ref> the Forestry Commission and [[North Kesteven]] council have agreed a 50 year plan to restore the forest to its original [[broad-leaf tree]] state.<ref name=T2Do/> Initial clearence of a {{convert|75|acre}} area yeilded a resultant crop of purple [[Ericaceae|flowering heather]], which germinated from seeds that had been buried for over 70 years.<ref name=T2Do/><ref name=FCHeather>{{cite web|url=http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/WebNewsReleases/7B44CDCAEB0605D3802571D3005D3026|title=HEATHER IS BLOOMING LOVELY AT STAPLEFORD WOOD!|publisher=[[Forestry Commission]]|date=29 AUGUST 2006|accessdate=9 August 2012}}</ref> |
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==Leisure=== |
==Leisure=== |
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The Forestry Commission carpark (grid ref: SK 861569), provides access to a [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:-zAjCFhaaU8J:www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/1051/Stapleford_Wood.pdf+&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShjnsfc2B3l8fB8710WFg4D-zI8mjDPVaqrj3XZ-R0hWNaGOIFkyhC6p5GHmNbYY5ZpitAshv9lZ9nhdfpno-xOLyqwU7N43HqQG1_uYkfvHTOTvWp6BJ_5AjcPZXakjcgW4Tak&sig=AHIEtbTUOcOKB63VjEG88ldADnxDio2HnA marked {{convert|.75|mi}} cicrcular walk], which takes 30-40mins at a leisurely pace to complete.<ref name=T2Do>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:-zAjCFhaaU8J:www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/upload/public/attachments/1051/Stapleford_Wood.pdf+&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEEShjnsfc2B3l8fB8710WFg4D-zI8mjDPVaqrj3XZ-R0hWNaGOIFkyhC6p5GHmNbYY5ZpitAshv9lZ9nhdfpno-xOLyqwU7N43HqQG1_uYkfvHTOTvWp6BJ_5AjcPZXakjcgW4Tak&sig=AHIEtbTUOcOKB63VjEG88ldADnxDio2HnA|title=Things to do in North Kesteven|publisher=North Kesteven|date=9 August 2012|accessdate=9 August 2012}}</ref> |
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The Forestry Commission carpark (grid ref: SK 861569), provides access to a marked {{convert|.75|mi}} cicrcular walk, which takes 30-40mins at a leisurely pace to complete.<ref name=T2Do/> |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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Revision as of 01:23, 10 August 2012
| Stapleford Woods | |
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 Stapleford Woods | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lincolnshire, England |
| Administration | |
| Status | Working forest, accessible to visitors via marked woodland paths |
| Established | pre-1600s |
| Governing body | Forestry Commission |
| Website | [<span%20class="url">[1] www |
| Ecology | |
| Forest cover | 750 acres (300 ha) |
| Dominant tree species | Scots pine, Corsican pine, Silver Birch, Rhododendrons |
Stapleford Woods are an area of natural woodland and forest in Stapleford, Lincolnshire, England.
History
The boundary of the ancient woods marks the county boundary between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Left in ancient times to Trinity College, Cambridge, the 750 acres (300 ha) site was clear-felled during the early stages of World War 1 to supply local industry.[1] Left unplanted between the wars, after being used as a British Army camp and training grounds during World War 2, in 1945 it was bought by the newly formed Forestry Commission.[1]
Along with a lot of woodland within the River Trent valley, in the 1950s the site was extesively replanted with both Scots and Corsican pine, chosen to supply local industry.[2]
Present
Now a managed working forest under the care of the Forestry Commission, surveys in 2004 found that the wood dated back at least 400 years, making it a designated ancient woodland.[2] While many visitors are attracted by the Victorian era-plated Rhododendrons which are found throughout the wood at heights of upto 7 metres (23 ft),[3] the Forestry Commission and North Kesteven council have agreed a 50 year plan to restore the forest to its original broad-leaf tree state.[1] Initial clearence of a 75 acres (30 ha) area yeilded a resultant crop of purple flowering heather, which germinated from seeds that had been buried for over 70 years.[1][2]
Leisure=
The Forestry Commission carpark (grid ref: SK 861569), provides access to a marked .75 miles (1.21 km) cicrcular walk, which takes 30-40mins at a leisurely pace to complete.[1]
Controversy
In July 2012, the woods made national headlines after the Forestry Commission cleared undergrowth within the woods, which were said to be attracting large numbers of doggers, scaring families and ramblers.[4] Police patrols by both Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Police have been increased, and carparks closed by North Kesteven at night with waring signs applied.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Things to do in North Kesteven". North Kesteven. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ a b c "HEATHER IS BLOOMING LOVELY AT STAPLEFORD WOOD!". Forestry Commission. 29 AUGUST 2006. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Stapleford Woods". Forestry Commission. Forestry Commission. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2185971/Fury-middle-class-doggers-business-suits-designer-dresses-turn-beauty-spot-sleaze-park.html
- ^ "Sex visitors 'ruining' Lincolnshire beauty spot Stapleford Wood". ThisIsLincolnshire.co.uk. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
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