Friends of Goit Stock Wood was formed by a group of local residents who love spending time in Goit Stock Wood, and want to see it preserved and taken care of for generations to come. The wood is privately owned, but since it up for sale, we see a great opportunity to buy the wood and have it owned and looked after by the community.
By placing the woodland in community ownership we hope to:
secure public access for generations to come, and provide a facility that individuals and community groups can use for enjoyment, leisure and exercise, enhancing physical and mental health
provide opportunities to engage local residents in volunteering and caring for the woodland
manage the wood and the beck in such a way as to enhance biodiversity - making healthy habitats for a wide variety of plant and animal life, both on the land and in the water
engage and educate visitors about nature and the importance of looking after it
We are working to become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (a type of registered charity). Sign up to our mailing list if you want to follow the progress of this!
Read about our vision, mission and values here.