Dorridge Wood Explained

Dorridge Wood is a park and local nature reserve^{[2] [3]} in Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands. Established after a land donation in 1969, it incorporates a woodland area first mentioned in 1556. The park is home to many species of flora and fauna: Scots Pine, oak and ash trees, various wildflowers. Mammals including fox and vole have been sighted.^[4]

The open spaces around the woodlands are open to grass and include for football pitches and a children's playground.

See also

• List of local nature reserves in England

Notes and References

1. Web site: Solihull Council - Forestry, Woodlands. 4 April 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110517180043/http://www.solihull.gov.uk/environment/forestrywoodlands.htm. 17 May 2011. dead.
2. Web site: Dorridge Wood. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
3. Web site: Map of Dorridge Wood. Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
4. Web site: Solihull Council - Solihull Parks Directory - Dorridge Wood. 29 March 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110430063950/http://www.solihull.gov.uk/parks/dorridgeparkanddorridgewood.htm. 30 April 2011.