The key to the community woodland is the role that the local community can play. The first trees to be planted on the reclaimed land were planted by local people and local groups. Much of the artwork in the Nature Park has been produced with local schoolchildren. A great deal of fundraising for artwork and interpretation of the wildlife areas has been carried out by special interest groups such as the Witton Area Conservation Group, or the Friends of Anderton and Marbury (FOAM). Special training workshops have been organised by The Mersey Forest and BTCV for local groups to learn more about their woodland, including management techniques and potential for woodland products.

Other local groups such as the Friends of Anderton and Marbury and the Friends of Furey Wood have regular social activities as well as hands-on sessions, and you can join them for guided walks, wildlife trails, social gatherings..use the links above to find out more!