Owston Wood
Selected Wild Place / Other Wild Places / Public Rights of Way / VC55 boundary
At the moment, to protect sensitive areas, the only public access is along the Leicestershire Round long distance footpath that crosses from north to south.
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This 141 hectare site is Leicestershire's largest semi-natural ancient woodland. It has been a Site of Special scientific Interest (SSSI) since 1956. It is managed by the Forestry Commission who are restoring the woodland to the traditional broadleaf habitat that existed centuries ago as part of the 'Ancient Woodlands Plan'. This involves removing planted conifers and allowing native trees to regenerate and eventually reintroducing coppicing.
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