MILLENNIUM WOOD
Artwork by Aaron Rotheran
In the year 2000, to commemorate the new Millennium, the villagers of Ash got together to plan and plant a new wood for the benefit of the village. The site was 4 acres of rough grassland close to Ash Primary School. The land was purchased by Ash Parish Council from Somerset County Council.
Five years ago the Parish Council agreed to appoint a manager for the wood. A strategy for the development and maintenance of the wood was prepared, It’s main aims are Amenity – Nature Conservation – Community Involvement – Sustainability.
Situated next to the school, the Millennium Wood is a great asset to the village.
Volunteers are most welcome.
CONTACT
Mick Wooden, Wood Manager
01935 822103 or 07795 170271 mickwooden90@hotmail.com Â
Ash Millennium Wood Management Plan 2024
Ash Millennium Wood Management Plan 2023
Ash Millennium Wood Management Plan 2022
Ash Millennium Wood Management Plan 2021
Ash Millennium Wood Management Plan 2020
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View In Your Neighbourhood RHS Certificate 2017
Ash wins prestigious Green Flag Community Awards in 2019, 2020 , 2021, 2022 and 2023
ASH MILLENNIUM WOOD RECEIVES ANOTHER GREEN FLAG AWARD
Congratulations and thanks from Ash Parish Council to Mick Wooden and the other volunteers for the excellent job they do in managing Ash Millennium Wood on behalf of the council.
Ash Millennium Wood is one of only 14 sites in the South West to receive a Green Flag Community Award this year. The “Mystery Shopper” judge concluded that the wood is “A wonderful site that just seems to get things right with a modest mix. The array of habitats, learning opportunities and informal activities make it a hit with families and dog walkers alike. Well done to everyone involved in maintaining this fantastic community site for all the residents and schools that value it.” More about the Green Flag Award at: https://greenflagaward.org/
Restoring Nature in Ash and Martock Newsletter April 2021