Our Work Our Land Greenbank Wood Our Land A small one-and-a-half hectare woodland opposite the University of Cumbria's campus library on Nook Lane in Ambleside. We now have ownership of this wood which contains some large veteran beech and Scots pine trees dating back to the nineteenth century. With help from the previous owner, Julian Eldridge, a local tree consultant and Friends member Luke Steer, has done a tree survey and management plan. This will identify how we will look after the veteran trees, which make great habitats for many woodland fungi, insects, birds and red squirrels, and enhance the woodland setting of Ambleside itself. Our achievements to date include: Additional understory planting of trees and shrubs to give more nuts and berries for wildlife. Enhancing the landscape, new wildlife habitats, carbon sequestration, slowing the flow of water, and improving water quality in the catchment. Detailed tree survey to map and age the veteran trees and help with the management of the wood. Red squirrel survey and introduction of grey squirrel control. Lichen survey to identify the health and diversity of the wood. Introduction of volunteer work parties to help us manage the woods. Virtual Tour Pay a virtual visit to Greenbank Wood with an aerial 360 degree panorama which you can move around the woodland, find out about its history, our work in the woodland and our achievement since being gifted the woodland in 2012. Directions Litchen guide Our woods are home to various litchens. Download a printable guide to what you might find here. Manage Cookie Preferences