Locals launch campaign to buy ancient woodland
Science Desk
Local residents have started a campaign to raise funds for buying an ancient woodland that Margaret, 79, describes as a “pretty special piece of ancient woodland”. She said the couple decided to sell it because it had become “too much work” for them. Margaret added that they would like the community to purchase the site now, even though the transaction could not be completed until November 2027.
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The group plans to turn the area into a forest school, according to Margaret. Martin Humphreys said it was “very nice” that the couple gave them time to gather the necessary money and noted that, despite legal hurdles, he liked the idea of the wood eventually being owned by everyone. He described the site as having “no public rights of way, it’s not been spoilt or overworked, it’s wild and has lots of creatures that have made their homes there.” Humphreys also said it “has a wonderful silent quality.”
