Ruislip Residents' Association

Woodlands

Our ancient woodlands are one of the joys of living in Ruislip.  Their timbers have contributed to many famous buildings in London.   In modern times they have the distinction of being the very first Metropolitan National Nature Reserve, which ensures that they will be safeguarded for the enjoyment of our children, grandchildren and generations beyond. 


The Ruislip Woods Festival will take place on the Willow Lawn adjacent to The Water's Edge Pub, Reservoir Road, Ruislip on Sunday 13 May from 12.00 noon to 4.30 pm.   This celebration of woodland life, past and present, will feature woodland crafts, ferret racing, falconry, storytelling, chainsaw carving and much more.  Parking is limited so come on foot or by public transport if you can.   Take the H13 or 331 buses from Ruislip Station to Ruislip Lido.   The event is organised by Hillingdon Council and the Ruislip Woods Trust.
Published on 29 April 2012

A winter sceneThe purpose of the Ruislip Woods Trust is to develop the educational, monitoring and survey aspects of Ruislip Woods and it set up the Friends of Ruislip Woods to involve local people in its work.   The work of the Trust is designed to ensure that we know about the Woods, understand what changes are occurring (natural and man made) and provide accurate information to preserve the quality of the habitat. Without this information we will not know when damaging activities are happening, until it is too late. Currently there are 175,000 visitors a year to Ruislip Woods and with expected increases in that number, we must monitor carefully the effects of erosion. A number of rapidly spreading invasive species are starting to occur in the Woods, but without pinpointing their locations no-one knows their true extent.

First published on 18 January 2011.  Last updated on 24 April 2011

In 1997 the five local Residents' Associations (Eastcote, Harefield, Northwood, Northwood Hills and Ruislip) set up a Charitable Trust for educational, monitoring and survey purposes, and to enhance the value to the community of the Ruislip Woods National Nature Reserve.  It is registered with the Charity Commissioners and maintains full accounts.

First published on 18 January 2011.  Last updated on 01 April 2011
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