Welcome to Basing Wood!
Basing Wood is predominantly conifer forest located on the northern edge of Basingstoke between Chineham and Popley easily accessible off the A33. The Woodland covers 107 hectares (264 acres), has a number of significant ponds and consists primarily of Scots Pine trees. These are most commonly used to make fencing panels, pallets and in some types of building construction. There are also areas of Oak, Ash and Birch.
The Wood is full of interesting wildlife including a healthy population of the protected Greater Crested Newt.
It also provides an important habitat for butterflies in particular the declining Purple Emperor. Some of the more common wildlife you may see in the Wood includes fallow, roe and muntjac deer, foxes, rabbits and many species of birds.
Newsletter
If you would like to receive the seasonal "Sense and Motion in Basing Wood" newsletter which will keep you up to date with all progress in the wood and with our programme of free activities and events please contact us either at senseandmotion@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or on 01962 795079.
Previous Editions
Basing Wood Spring Newsletter 2010 (pdf: 917kb)
Basing Wood Winter Newsletter (pdf: 1.5Mb)
Basing Wood Autumn Newsletter (pdf: 716kb)
Basing Wood Summer Newsletter (pdf: 364kb)
Design Plans for Basing Wood
Free Events and Activities in Basing Wood!
As part of the Sense and Motion Project we will be running free woodland based activities and events throughout the year. Activities are likely to include free running courses, woodland gym sessions, gentle group walking, yoga, natural play for kids, nordic walking, orienteering, Tai Chi, fun runs, family play days and discovery trails.
For full details of all the events and activities in Basing Wood please visit our Recreation and Well Being activities page.
All you need to do is contact us either by email at senseandmotion@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or call us on 01962 795079 to register and confirm your place. Booking in advance is essential. It’s as simple as that!
Basing Wood Volunteer Days
Would you like to improve Basing Wood to benefit it's wildlife, trees and the local community, and get fitter at the same time?
Volunteering days offer a number of tasks for people to try; these might include activities such as;
- tree planting
- scrub clearance
- coppicing
- vegetation management and
- specific habitat enhancement
It's a great way to exercise outdoors, meet people with similar interests and help take care of the woodland.
We can also arrange volunteering days for groups of friends, family or colleagues. Spending a day outside and doing something different really allows you discover more about people. It's a great team building event!
If you are interested in helping care for Basing Wood please get in touch at senseandmotion@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 01962 795079
For directions:- Google Maps:Basing Wood
