Island Pond Wood

About this nature_reserve

A small site of just over four hectares located close to the village of Launton. A relatively new woodland planted in 1999 as part of The Woodland Trust's 'Woods on Your Doorstep' scheme. The local community helped plant it and continues to take an active part in its management. The site is prone to flooding and the species mix reflects the low-lying wet conditions, with a high proportion of willow, alder and ash and also a minor component of native black poplar. Oak is also present. There is a pond in the northern corner that is fished under a permit system by local people. A main circular path goes around the bulk of the wood, together with other connecting paths.