Broaks Wood

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Broaks Wood covers an area of 62hectares, the majority of which is designated as an Ancient Woodland site and has probably existed as a woodland since the end of the last Ice Age, 12,000 years ago. Broaks wood is managed with conservation as a priority, but an average of 500 tonnes of timber are harvested annually. Coppicing is practiced on some broad-leaved species which benefits wildlfe by adding to the diversity of the habitat.

How to get there:

Gosfield and Essex are the nearest towns or villages.

Just north of Gosfield on A1017.

OS Grid Reference: TL784316
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

User Comments

5 Stars
I love Broaks wood, especially the coast redwood stand. It's great to see something out of the ordinary planted by the Forestry Commission, makes a nice change from the usual uninspiring run-of-the-mill species British woodland groups seem to plant everywhere. It's a shame they were planted so crowded, but well done anyway. Now, can you do anything about the weather??

Wendy W, 21/Jan/2012

4 Stars
As a dog owner I am appalled ■f the slovenly habits of many dog owners who treat this precious amenity as a dog toilet, Dog mess bins-fine but what is the big deal with taking doggy bags home for disposal?

Anonymous, 8/Jan/2012

5 Stars
Please place dog mess bins at entrances. At least there is no reason why they have to leave their dogs mess behind!

Anonymous, 3/Jul/2011

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at simon.leatherdale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

Facilities and Activities

Contact:

Simon Leatherdale
01394 450171
e-mail: simon.leatherdale@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

What's of interest

Few sites in Essex rival Broaks Wood for its diversity of species. Over 200 species of wildflowers, 25 species of butterflies, 4 species of amphibians, 2 species of reptile and 3 species of bat have been recorded here.