Oakwood And Ash Plantation

Capability Brown's Landscape Oakwood and Ash Plantation consists of 21 hectares (52 acres) of woodland, grassland, willow scrub and water. The woodland has a network of paths and Information on all the paths is available in the Maps section, so everyone can enjoy Oakwood and Ash Plantation.

The woodland was formerly part of the Belhus estate, which was owned by the Barret and Leonard families from the 15th Century. One of the main remnants of their estate is Long Pond, it's snake like shape cuts Oakwood and the Ash Plantation in half. The famous Landscaper Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed Long Pond in the 18th Century. Long Pond provides a unique habitat for wildlife species and is therefore a focal point for the woodland. The woodlands are also rich in wildlife and support tree species such as Turkey Oak, Wild Cherry, Black Poplar, London Plane, Common Lime and Aspen.

Further Information

Oakwood and Ash Plantation is part of the Thames Chase Community Forest. For more information visit the Thames Chase website or call 01708 641880.

For more information on Oakwood and Ash Plantation please contact:

• Sustainability & Environmental Planning
• Thurrock Council
• Civic Offices
• New Road
• Grays
• Essex
• RM17 6SL
• Telephone: 01375 652486
• Fax: 01375 652787
• Email: strategic.planning@thurrock.gov.uk

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