WILDLIFE
Enjoy the local flora & fauna the area has to offer
Much of the local wildlife and natural habitat in and around the local area is looked after by the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust - one of forty six (46) wildlife trusts throughout the country.
It was founded in 1968 to conserve, protect and restore the county's wildlife. The trust owns and manages over seventy (70) nature reserves across the county totaling approximately two thousand (2,000) acres. By working with other land owners, managers and communities, the Trust aims to restore, recreate and reconnect fragmented natural habitats to achieve a landscape where wildlife can flourish.
Some of the Trust's nature reserves include; Chaddesley Woods, The Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve, Trenchwood and Wilden Marsh.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Chaddesley Woods
Chaddesley Woods is the second largest woodland area in Worcestershire and dates back to the 13th century.
Situated 1.5 miles north of Woodcote Green, Bromsgrove, the site is 101 hectares in size and offers numerous walking trails, cycle routes and almost countless species of plants, some of which date back to the ice age!
The Devil's Spittleful
The reserve gets its name from the rocky sandstone knoll, known as the Devil's Spittleful. It is one of the largest areas of hearthland and hearthland recreation in the county.
There are numerous walks to enjoy and lots of unique plant life. The site is also home to twenty (20) species of butterflies and is a safe haven for bees.
Wilden
Marsh
An extensive area of wet meadows and woods located in the floodplain of the River Stour.
The area is popular among bird watchers with over one hundred and ninety (190) species visiting the area throughout the year. There are also nice walks along the river.
Please note before travelling parking is very limited.
For more information on local wildlife attractions, be sure to visit the Official Worcestershire Wildlife Trust's website below.
