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Bestwood Country Park, 1917

Courtesy of Mr M W Spick

Bestwood
England

Bestwood Country Park is the largest remaining remnant of Sherwood Forest left in the area. Oak, silver birch and hawthorn are the three main species of trees. Sweet chestnuts brought over by the Romans are now a feature of the mixed woodland and have become characteristic of some parts. It is this mixture which can be found in Churchfield Plantation, a small local woodland which used to be joined to the Park. Hares and Southern Marsh orchids are just two of the rare species which inhabit some of the eighteen different habitats in the Park. Woodland, ancient pastureland and heathland are three of the rare habitats to be found here. Long tailed tits, red legged partridge, kestrels and buzzards are some of the many species of birds which can be seen in the Park. Also, a reclaimed colliery spoil heap has been converted into a lake.

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