Bills Wood facts for kids
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Bills Lane alongside Bills Wood
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Solihull, England |
| Area | 6.6 hectares (16 acres) |
| Operated by | Solihull Council |
| Status | Open year round |
Bills Wood is a special park and local nature reserve in Shirley, Solihull, England. It's like a peaceful square forest, about 6.6 hectares (or 16 acres) big, right in the middle of a busy town. It's surrounded by houses and next to the playing fields of Light Hall School.
Bills Wood is home to many different plants and animals. Because it's so important for nature, it became a local nature reserve in 1991. This means it's a protected place where wildlife can thrive.
What Kind of Nature Can You Find?
Bills Wood is a "mixed broadleaved woodland." This means it has many different types of trees with wide, flat leaves.
Trees and Plants
The tallest trees you'll see are mostly old, strong Oak trees. You'll also find Sycamore and Ash trees growing there.
Below these tall trees, there's a layer of smaller trees and bushes. These include Holly and Hawthorn. You might also spot some younger Ash, Rowan, and Hazel trees.
On the ground, the main plants are Bramble and Ivy. In spring, you might be lucky enough to see beautiful Bluebells blooming. There's also Bracken, a type of fern.
Old Forest Features
If you explore Bills Wood, you might notice some old banks and ditches. These show how the woodland was used a long time ago. There are also signs of "coppicing." This is an old way of managing forests where trees are cut down to the stump, and then new shoots grow back. This helps the trees grow strong and provides wood.
Bills Wood is listed on the Ancient Woodland Inventory. This means it's a very old woodland, dating back hundreds of years. It's a truly special place for nature!
