Homersfield Church Wood is a valued community woodland located close to St Mary’s Church in the centre of the village. The site provides a peaceful setting for informal recreation and quiet reflection, while also supporting a diverse range of native trees, ground flora and wildlife.

The Wood contributes positively to local biodiversity and forms part of the Parish’s wider green infrastructure. Mature trees, natural regeneration and seasonal wildflowers create a changing landscape throughout the year and offer habitat for birds, invertebrates and small mammals.

Homersfield Parish Council is committed to managing the site responsibly, with regular inspections and maintenance undertaken to ensure public safety and the long term health of the woodland. Any works are carried out with due regard to wildlife legislation and good arboricultural practice.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the Wood respectfully, helping to preserve this important natural asset for future generations.

February 2026

Woodland volunteers and a four-legged friend planting 15 oak trees in Church Wood in February 2026,
supporting the ongoing stewardship and enhancement of this valued parish asset.

December 2025

Homersfield Church Wood Information Board

Homersfield Parish Council is pleased to confirm the installation of the new Homersfield Church Wood information board in December 2025.
The board was designed and drawn by Mr Peter Kent, one of Homersfield’s Councillors.

HPC wishes to thank County Councillor Judy Cloke for providing a grant which enabled HPC to purchase the information board. HPC also extends its thanks to Mr Kent for his time and creative contribution. The board is manufactured from recycled plastic, supporting environmental sustainability.

Councillor Kent, who generously designed and illustrated the board