Creech Woods

Tree felling work is underway here and be finish by mid-June, with the timber still to be collected from the area in the following weeks. Parts of the forest is closed during the felling operation. Warning signs will be in place around work areas and it’s important that people pay attention to signs for their own safety and that of others. Extra care should be taken during this time, please don't climb on log stacks and look out for lorries moving timber. The aim of this work is to create a healthy woodland area with good structure that will improve the resilience of the woods in the long-term. We'd like to thank visitors for their understanding and patience whilst this work is carried out.

Some people worry that tree felling is bad, but sustainably managed, it’s a key part of good woodland management. Harvesting trees provides the wood that we all use in our daily lives and thins woodlands to promote new growth. Directly after felling, the area may look messy, but this work will let more light in to the woodland floor, which increases the diversity of plants and encourages more wildlife

A mosaic of woodland with historic interest walks, come and explore Creech Wood

Located west of Waterlooville within the stunning South Downs landscape, Creech Wood is home to  conifers as well as a small number of ancient broad-leaved trees. The mixture of trees provides a variety of habitats for wildlife, including patches of heather favoured by butterflies and bees, so bring your binoculars!

Discover Creech Wood's historic past as one of the few remaining areas of the medieval Forest of Bere. It was also made into a Royal Forest by the Normans, where the king could hunt within the grounds.