Forest of Leeds - Red Hall Woods

Description : A mature woodland consisting of a number of broadleaved species including oak, birch, alder and beech. The woodland was restocked in 1999 with oak and alder in order to achieve a two storey structure.

Adjacent to the mature woodland, is a younger plantation dating from 1985 with wild cherry, sweet chestnut and scots pine. This was thinned in 1999 with the aim of growing high quality cherry timber with an understorey of sweet chestnut. This sweet chestnut will be managed as coppice, which can be cropped on a rotation of 12-16 years, yielding small diameter poles for a variety of uses.

This woodland provides substantial amenity landscape and shelter value to the Parks and Countryside Department of Leeds City Council. It is also a significant feature in a predominantly urban fringe landscape, along a major transport corridor through Leeds.

Being a valuable resource for the Council and the community, this woodland is utilised for training and education events for Leeds City Council staff, community groups, tree wardens and other volunteers.

Access and facilities : Pedestrian access is available at grid reference 38600N (adjacent the Parks and Countryside Division, Red Hall Services, off the A6120 Ring Road).