Part of one of the largest ancient oak woodlands in England, the Wyre Forest is on the border of Shropshire and Worcestershire and was noted by the Society for its 'birds, insects and plants'. In the past, the Forest was managed as coppice, providing charcoal and timber products. A mix of woodland, grassland and damper ground, it is home to an array of species including dormouse, marsh fragrant orchid, crossbill, adder and the rare pearl-bordered fritillary. The Forestry Commission now owns and manages around half the Forest. Part of the site is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and is jointly managed with Natural England. Around two-thirds of the area is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
More information on the Wyre Forest
Visit the Forestry Commission page for the Wyre Forest
Pictures of the Wyre Forest from Flickr
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