Anyone know who manages Broxbourne woods in Herts?

[Will Ingleton]

Always enjoy going for a walk at Broxbourne when I've got some time off, and wondered if anyone on here had anything to do with the woodland management there? It's nice walking through and seeing what work they've been up to- lots of hornbeam coppicing in recent months! 

[Stubby]

Not me .

[Will Ingleton]

Well it's a really nice little patch. Was hoping to let whoever know that I enjoy seeing their work as it contributes to my experience of a nice mooch

[Stubby]

1 minute ago, Will Ingleton said:

Well it's a really nice little patch. Was hoping to let whoever know that I enjoy seeing their work as it contributes to my experience of a nice mooch

That's all good . They would appreciate the feed back I am sure .

[Khriss]

Try asking Natural England, they should have a finger in that pie, k

[Will Ingleton]

1 hour ago, Khriss said:

Try asking Natural England, they should have a finger in that pie, k

Hi Khriss, thanks for the reply!

 

It's a Woodland Trust site so will have a chat with them. Hoped that whoever is out doing the cutting is on here! 

 

Cheers, Will

[Stere]

Found this managment plan:

 

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/media-library/documents/environment-and-planning/countryside-management-service-–-places-to-visit/places-to-visit/broxbourne-woods/broxbourne-woods-management-plan.pdf

 

 

[Khriss]

Impressive report ! Plus a good guide fr a visit  k

[Will Ingleton]

5 hours ago, Stere said:

Found this managment plan:

 

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/media-library/documents/environment-and-planning/countryside-management-service-–-places-to-visit/places-to-visit/broxbourne-woods/broxbourne-woods-management-plan.pdf

 

 

What a good find! Thanks for sharing

[Brushcutter]

I know it well.  It's one of the largest hornbeam coppices in Europe. One of my favorite woodlands actually and despite being on my doorstep on i've never had the chance to work in. 

 

Hertfordshire Council's Countryside Management Service did all the planning and they use a mix of volunteers and contractors to do the work.  Part of the woodland backs onto the far extent of the Hatfield House estate that had a lot of work done at that end a few years ago.