INTRODUCTION
Management work in Treeton Wood is undertaken by, or on behalf of, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council who own the site.

TREES AND WOODLANDS
A major aim in the management of the woodland is to enhance its ancient semi-natural character. A diverse structure with trees of differing ages is being promoted by selective thinning of trees. This will be carried out in such a way as to encourage native tree and shrub species typical of the local area. Thinning will also have the effect of extending the lifespan and improving the quality of selected trees, as well as encouraging the development of a shrub layer and of a diverse ground flora.

Selected areas, particularly those under power lines, might benefit from the reintroduction of coppicing which, like thinning, would encourage native tree and flower species by letting in light. It would also create a diverse habitat for wildlife, in particular that preferring light but sheltered conditions.

 

Long thin glades have been created under power lines including this one which crosses Treeton Wood.

NON-WOODED AREAS
Acid grassland areas, such as the glade at the western end of the wood, will be kept free of invading trees and Bracken as necessary.

BIODIVERSITY
The woodland will be managed to conserve and promote its natural history and to maintain or increase its population of key plant and animal, including the Purple Hairstreak butterfly, Song Thrush, Spotted Flycatcher, Brown Hare and bats. To achieve this, the mixed and semi-natural characteristics of the woodland will be promoted. Dead wood will be retained wherever possible for its associated fungi, invertebrates, hole nesting birds and bats.

HISTORY AND HERITAGE
Features of archaeological and historical interest will be protected and further research will be undertaken into the archaeology of the woodland.

ACCESS AND RECREATION
The site is being managed in order to provide safe and appropriate public access. Formal access points and paths are being maintained and the use of informal access points and paths and undesirable activities such as motorbike use, tipping, the abandonment of burnt- out cars and hunting and shooting are being discouraged.

The local community is being encouraged to play a part in the care and management of the woodlands. Events relating to the natural history and historic interest of the sites are being held and educational use will be continued and further encouraged.

MORE INFORMATION

More general information on the management of the woodlands and other habitats and on access improvements is given elsewhere on this website.