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 From our Facebook page - written by Paul Thomas
Here is a satellite view of the whole of Finings Wood including The Long Copse, a total of approximately 60 acres. It shows the close proximity of the NE corner of Finings Wood to the centre of Lane End village. To buy all or just part of Finings Wood will be a big decision to make but after many letters sent independently of Lane End Parish Council over the last 2 years, the owner has just offered to sell it to the LEPC should they vote to support this proposal with the assistance of The Friends of Finings Wood. This offer cannot last forever and we are concerned that in future Finings Wood will be split up into small privately owned fenced plots, not the best outcome for Finings Wood or for Lane End. These are some of the reasons and ideas that have been suggested so far, please add your own ideas by commenting. Community Woodland for Lane End to nurture and enjoy. Family Walks, Chiltern Views Nature Rambles, Accessible Paths Mental Wellbeing, Exercise Woodland Courses Wycombe Ranger Activities Tree Planting, Forest School Supporting Wildlife Firewood and Timber Family Day Camp, Cycle Route Dog Exercise Paddock Rustic Playground Suggestions are Welcome
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Here's a short clip from The Woodland Trust about how they approach the increasingly vital restoration of Ancient Woodlands, just as we have here at Finings Wood. Author - Paul Thomas - Facebook
Is it Fining Wood or is it Finings Wood? After 40 years living in Lane End and walking along its footpaths almost daily, I can`t decide. As you can see on the map this is a significant area of Ancient Woodland that is in the heart of Lane End village. Sixty plus acres if you include the beautiful Long Copse adjoining Finings Wood. Its entire South Eastern boundary that starts in the village forming most of the tree line dipping into the valley of the spectacular view as you leave Ditchfield Common Allotments, on just one of the many footpaths that lead towards the woods. My name is Paul Thomas and I have been writing to the present owner for the last 2 years ever since the first news of Chalky Fields came up in the Clarion in 2019. I saw straight away that this could be a unique opportunity for Lane End Village to acquire and protect Finings Wood for future generations. As a result, the owner has now agreed to sell it to the Lane End Parish Council who need to consider it alongside all the proposals put forward so not guaranteed. So please, be a Friend of Finings Wood, sharing our page and posts and adding your support. Lobby the members of your Parish Council who need persuading, that this is a worthwhile project and a truly unique opportunity unlikely to be repeated. All ideas how to make the most of the woods are important and the good folk of Lane End have an amazing range of talented and professional skills helping and seeking advice to make it all happen and follow through, with natural, sustainable and financially viable maintenance solutions that come with responsible ownership. Here is some food for thought- 'Ancient Woodland' is defined as an area of land that has been under tree cover since before 1600. There is now just 2.4% of land in the UK defined as Ancient Woodland, so it is a really precious jewel on our doorstep. It would be something for Lane End to be proud of. Let me know if you think so too. Join in to support the future of Finings Wood. It`s been in the heart of Lane End for centuries, privately owned and mostly inaccessible. There is now a perfect opportunity that Lane End could purchase, nurture and enjoy this 60 acres of beautiful Chiltern Woodland for generations to come. Talk, comment or shout about it from the treetops! Lobby any Parish Councillors that you know to persuade them that everyone in Lane End could feel the benefits of a more natural space that would be just a 10 minute walk away from Londis.
Author - Paul Thomas - Facebook  Well it's a start! our Facebook page went live today, so we now start to tell everyone about this idea and group setup to save these woods from being sold to anyone other than our village.
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