Guilden Sutton Green Space

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NEWS

Hooks Wood found itself firmly on the map recently when it was visited by the new government’s minister for forestry, Mary Creagh MP. (right pic) Mary was accompanied by Louise Gittins, the Leader of CWAC (left pic), and representatives of Mersey Forest and the Forestry Commission. Centre picture is the Director of Mersey Forest, Paul Nolan who has given us a lot of help and support establishing Hooks Wood.  

Who are Guilden Sutton Green Space?

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Our aim

Our aim is to create new community green spaces in Guilden Sutton – places for people to play, exercise, gather and enjoy the outdoors, and places for nature to thrive.
Currently, this includes Hooks Wood and Green Lane bridleway while, in future, the intent is to bring together other 'green' initiatives throughout Guilden Sutton and the part of Pipers Ash east of the A41.

Local field

So far......

4,800 native woodland trees and shrubs have been planted and Hooks Wood is established and growing! The trees will be maintained and thinned as the woodland develops over the next 10 years.
The pond has been restored to support and encourage wildlife.

Green Space launch event
How can I get involved?

We will keep you updated through this website, the Facebook page and our newsletter to those who subscribe to it. If you would like to receive regular updates through the newsletter please ask to be included by filling in and ticking the box in the Contact form

Hooks Wood field 2021 - ready for planting


Hooks Wood 2024 - trees growing fast


The Pond


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What's happening to the pond?

The pond, at the far side of Hooks Wood is being restored to support and encourage wildlife. It has been enlarged, deepened and the surrounding vegetation cleared to allow light in from the south and west. The pond is now being left to its own devices and we will see wildlife soon start to flourish.

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