About Mansfield Woodhouse Millennium Green Trust
The Millennium Green is a green oasis in an increasingly urban environment & lies on the edge of the old part of the original village of Mansfield Woodhouse. It was bought for the community in 2000 with National Lottery funding distributed by the Countryside Agency. This scheme was designed to celebrate the start of the new millennium and in total 245 Greens were created across the country. The Green is managed for wildlife and the community and since its creation, paths have been laid, pedestrian access created, seats installed, a Tool Store built, a community orchard planted and wildflower areas developed.
The Green is important for wildlife being neutral grassland overlaying Magnesian limestone making it valuable for biodiversity. A survey found 13 different varieties of grass, creating feeding & breeding opportunities for a variety of invertebrates that form the base of the natural food chain.
The Green is also an important resource for local people as it provides peace& tranquillity and an opportunity to see nature first hand virtually on their doorstep. Being able to spend time in a green space is of proven benefit for people’s mental health & general wellbeing. Also, as the Green lies on a slope it offers great sledging opportunities, snow permitting.
The Green is cared for by a small team of dedicated people who give up their time to look after & develop the Green. We are entirely voluntary, receive no statuary backing and have to raise all our own funding.
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Mansfield Woodhouse Millennium Green Trust Registered charity number 1075937
