We are passionate residents who live in the surrounding area of Box Wood, near Stevenage in the parish of Walkern, Hertfordshire. In the first instance our Facebook page Friends of Box Wood was launched to raise awareness of the iminent sale of the wood. The page attracted over 1500 followers in just one week after its launch.
Box Wood was sold on the 24th July 2020 and is now in the process of being sub-leased and split into small – and large – plots.
We were unable to prevent the initial sale but our strength of feeling and emotion is unprecedented. Our main aim now is to raise awareness of the restrictions put in place on the wood which will prevent development of any kind.
In an ideal world we would like to see Box Wood managed properly for the benefit of those who used and appreciated it.
We want to PROTECT this ancient monument from development and SAVE the ancient woodland from destruction.