Bagger Wood facts for kids
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 Location in South Yorkshire
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| Location | South Yorkshire, England |
| OS grid | SE303026 |
| Coordinates | 53°31′08″N 1°32′35″W / 53.519°N 1.543°W |
| Area | 67.56 acres (27.34 ha) |
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| Governing body | Woodland Trust |
Bagger Wood is a beautiful woodland in South Yorkshire, England. It covers about 67.5 acres (around 27 hectares). This special forest is near the village of Hood Green, about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Barnsley.
Bagger Wood is part of the larger South Yorkshire Forest. It is also in an area known for its great scenery. The Woodland Trust owns and takes care of this important natural space.
History of Bagger Wood
Bagger Wood is a very old forest, known as an ancient woodland. This means it has been a woodland since at least the year 1600. For a long time, it was mostly filled with broadleaved trees. These are trees that have flat leaves, like oak and beech.
However, in the 1960s, many conifers were planted here. Conifers are trees that have needles instead of flat leaves, like pine trees. In 2008, the Woodland Trust started a special project. They worked for two years to help the native broadleaved trees grow back. They received a grant of £10,000 to help with this important restoration work.
Visiting and Caring for the Wood
The Woodland Trust owns Bagger Wood. They work with a local community group to manage it. Like all Woodland Trust woodlands, Bagger Wood is open for everyone to visit. The Trust believes about 3,000 people visit the wood each year.
There is a circular path that walkers can follow through the wood. There is also a wider forest track that goes through the middle. This track is perfect for horse riders. The wood even has its own car park, making it easy to visit.
Trees and Wildlife
Bagger Wood has a mix of different trees. You can find both conifers and broadleaved trees here. Some of the broadleaved trees include oak, beech, and sycamore. Many of these older broadleaved trees were planted around the 1930s. The conifer trees were planted more recently.
