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The Forest of Leeds |
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WEST WOOD
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Description :
Part of the site is designated as
Ancient Semi-natural Woodland
(dominated by oak and
birch) and a
Local Nature Reserve (LNA).
Most of the site was planted in the mid-1970s with mixed broadleaves,
including Norway maple,
alder and
larch on the site of a former tip.
Work carried out in 1995 involved the first thinning of the
plantation trees.
This woodland, together with nearby Sissons Wood, provides an important, strong landscape feature within this area of urban fringe. Whilst it suffers greatly from urban fringe pressures, particularly rubbish dumping and vandalism, it remains an important area for wildlife and informal recreation. Access and facilities : The South Leeds Heritage Trail runs through this wood and forms part of a greater trail through Leeds. |
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