Diss Community Woodland Project
Diss Community Woodland Project cares for a growing network of community woodland spaces that support wildlife, improve local biodiversity, and offer people peaceful places to enjoy nature. The project is run by volunteers and depends on community support to keep these places thriving. Through practical conservation work, thoughtful management, and local involvement, the team helps ensure these spaces remain attractive, accessible, and ecologically valuable now and for the future.
More than Woodland
They are places to walk, learn, volunteer, and connect with nature close to home. From seasonal wildlife interest to opportunities for community activity, Diss Community Woodland Project aims to create habitats that are rich in life and open to all.
As the project grows, it also looks ahead to new opportunities to strengthen the natural network in and around the ‘designated Green Gap’ between Diss and Roydon, supporting biodiversity and making the most of every chance to enhance the local landscape.
Three Sites One Vision
There are three sites with a common vision to protect and enhance green spaces on the edge of Diss for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
Quaker Wood is a 5.5 acre site comprising young woodland, open spaces, wildflower meadow, pond and natural areas.
Bombard Copse is the newest addition, acquired in 2026. It is a promising community nature area with mature oaks and an important role to play in linking habitats and supporting biodiversity on the edge of town. As a woodland copse, the site offers a valuable opportunity to protect existing trees while gently developing the area for wildlife and future community use. Its character and setting make it a significant green asset, helping strengthen the network of natural spaces around Diss.
Diss Town Garden is natural garden area bordering the Mere.
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