Furzehill Wood

Coordinates: 50°48′58″N 1°58′59″W / 50.816°N 1.983°W / 50.816; -1.983
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Furzehill Wood
Map showing the location of Furzehill Wood
Map showing the location of Furzehill Wood
Geography
LocationDorset, England
OS gridSU012018
Coordinates50°48′58″N 1°58′59″W / 50.816°N 1.983°W / 50.816; -1.983
Area0.84 hectares (2.08 acres)
Administration
Governing bodyWoodland Trust

Furzehill Wood is a woodland near Colehill in Dorset, England. It covers a total area of 0.84 hectares (2.08 acres). It is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust.[1] In the past the site was known as Furze Hill.[2] In 1982 the land was given to the Woodland Trust by a neighbouring landowner.[1] Until recently the area was sparsely wooded, but after some replanting, mature oak and ash trees now grow here, together with cherry, hazel, black poplar, and conifers.[1][3] The name Furzehill refers to the gorse (once known as 'furze') that used to cover the local area.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Furzehill Wood - a Woodland Trust Wood". Woodland Trust. Retrieved 9 April 2012.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Management Plan 2010-2015" (PDF). Woodland Trust. p. 5. Retrieved 9 April 2013.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Management Plan 2010-2015" (PDF). Woodland Trust. p. 9. Retrieved 9 April 2013.[permanent dead link]