Alvecote Wood and the Community
We are extremely keen that, whilst not opening the wood all the time for the public, it is nevertheless a community resource as well as a place for wildlife.
We held an open day for friends, family and local community members in October 2008, held four more during 2009 - please see the events page for details of future open days and events.
We have also been exploring the potential for use of the site by schools and colleges for outdoor learning, by Scouts and Guides, as a Forest Schools site and for other outdoor activities. We are also interested in the possibility of outdoor exercise (a kind of "green gym") and Nordic Walking, and exercise for those with ill health. Sarah is a qualified fitness instructor with qualifications to deal with these specialised groups.
This planning is in the early stages, but if you are at all interested in use of the site for outdoor activities relating to forests and wildlife, then please contact us.
We have been liaising with the local community including the Alvecote and Shuttington Parish Council and the local traveller site. We have also had many consultations with and visits by organisations as diverse as the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust (we are now recognised as a Local Wildlife Site and Site of Importance for Nature Conservation), Warwickshire Museum, the Forestry Commission, Warwickshire County Council Forestry Department, and many interested local individuals.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact us - we'd love to hear from you.