Many years ago, Rose Hill Parks and Greenshaw Woods were covered with oak trees which were cleared for farming. Oldfields Farm and Greenshaw Farm can be found on old maps. More than 150 years ago, the Victorians planted the oak trees which now form Greenshaw Woods, and is the habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife, including the Great Spotted Woodpecker (pictured) with his distinctive red cap,the Green Woodpecker, Jays, Crows, the non-native Parakeets, and small garden birds.
Sadly, these woods have not always been looked after and last year we cleared a massive amount of fly-tipping and we now make regular checks to keep the habitat safe and clean for our birds and wildlife.
Why are our woodlands so important?
As well as providing a habitat for birds, insects and woodland creatures, trees help to combat climate change by absorbing harmful carbon dioxide. Even dead trees are essential to the
Listen for the Great Spotted Woodpeckers who live in the woods and visit our gardens for bird feeder peanuts and sunflower hearts. You may hear them drilling for insects and larvae. From January to March, listen for them establishing their territories by drumming to each other on dead trees during the mating season.