The Mens

A large wild area of ancient woodland in the Low Weald.

The Mens woodland sits only a few miles from the old wood pasture at Ebernoe Common but is very different in character. A largely unex­plored wood, it certainly has an untamed, mysterious feeling to it and many people describe it as ‘wild’.

A long and varied history of management has seen the reserve move from an open, wood pasture system with huge, spreading parkland trees and pollards to a high forest with closely spaced trees with narrow crowns. A lack of management in recent years has added to this silvicultural diversity. The unusual name of this area comes from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘ge-mænnes’, meaning common land.

The Mens Nature Reserve is free to visit, but we are only able to care for The Mens with the support we receive from our members. Please consider becoming a member or making a donation today.

Postcode:
RH14 0HR
Grid ref:
TQ023236
Reserve size:
166 hectares

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Reserve profile

Dogs

What you might see

Getting around

Grazing

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