Alder Coppice

Alder Coppice is a local nature reserve in West Midlands, England. It is near Sedgley, next to the Northway Estate, in the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley.

Alder Coppice
Bluebells in Alder Coppice
Location in West Midlands
Locationnear Sedgley
grid reference SO 912 947
Coordinates52°33′3″N 2°7′54″W
Area25 acres (10 ha)
DesignationLocal nature reserve

Description

It is an ancient woodland, area 25 acres (10 ha),[1] maintained by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council. It was designated a local nature reserve in November 2019.[2][3]

There are pathways through the wood, including three waymarked pathways of differing lengths. There are tree-stump seats around the wood. Birds can be seen including woodpeckers; flowers to be seen when in season include displays of bluebells, and wild garlic.[1]

A feature is the "Conversation Crescent", funded by Age UK Dudley: this is a crescent of benches, arranged to allow visitors to easily see and speak to one another or to enjoy space and solitude if they prefer; to encourage conversation but not demand it.[1][3]

References
  1. "Alder Coppice Woodland Walks" Dudleyci. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  2. "Alder Coppice LNR" Natural England. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  3. "Sedgley residents welcome new nature reserve" Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, 25 November 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
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