Information for staff

More refurbishment for University woods

January 11, 2011

As part of the on-going refurbishment and maintenance of the University’s ancient and historic woodland, Facilities Management has replaced the interpretive signs in both Burleigh and Holywell Woods.

Visitors to the woods will now be able to appreciate their surroundings better due to the expert and academic work put in by the Woodland Management Group and the excellent in house designers in Design and Print Services.

The signs detail the history of the woods with information on less well known local woodland occupants such as the greater spotted woodpecker and nut hatch as well as more familiar woodland creatures such as the fox and badger.

Paul Hollingsworth, Chair of the Woodland Management Group said: “The replacement of the interpretive signs is another step that shows the fantastic dedication of the Woodland Management Group and conservation volunteers to preserve the University’s historic woodland.

“The signs look great and will provide walkers and visitors with important information about the history of the woodlands and the abundance of wildlife we have right on our doorstep.”

Previous refurbishment works have included volunteers replacing decayed boardwalks and conservation clean ups.

Throughout February, there will be opportunities for staff, students and the local community to get involved and volunteer for various conservation events.

These include a Hollywell Woods conservation event on February 15, where work will include hazel coppicing, sycamore pulling and the creation of habitat piles.

As part of the on-going Fruit Route Project there will also be the opportunity to plant fruit and nut trees during the weekend of the 18 and 19 February, from 12.30-4pm each day.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events or would like to find out more, please feel free to email the environmental team at environment@lboro.ac.uk