Bagger Wood
Woodland in South Yorkshire, England
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Bagger Wood is a 67.56 acres (27.34 ha) woodland in the English county of South Yorkshire, near to the village of Hood Green, about 4 miles (6 km) south-west of Barnsley. The wood forms part of the South Yorkshire Forest and is within an Area of Great Landscape Value.[1] It is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust.[1]
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Track through Bagger Wood | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | South Yorkshire, England |
| OS grid | SE303026 |
| Coordinates | 53.519°N 1.543°W |
| Area | 67.56 acres (27.34 ha) |
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| Governing body | Woodland Trust |
History
Bagger Wood is an ancient woodland site, dating back to at least 1600. Traditionally a wood of broadleaved trees, a large number of conifers were planted at the site in the 1960s.[1] In 2008, the Woodland Trust began a two-year programme of restoration work to encourage the native broadleaves, using a £10,000 grant from the Waste Recycling Group.[2]
Access and management
The wood is currently owned by the Woodland Trust, which manages the wood in partnership with a local community group.[3] As with all other Woodland Trust woodlands, Bagger Wood is open to the public, and the Trust estimates that it receives around 3000 visitors per year. There is a circular path through the wood for walkers, and also a forest track through the centre suitable for horse riders. The wood has its own car park.[1]
