Mockett’s Wood is a small urban woodland c. 1.3ha (3.3 acres) in size. The woodland was historically
in private ownership by the Mockett family before being gifted to Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town
Council and the woodland is a centenary community woodland. Management activities are carried out
by a volunteer group and council contractors as needed.
Mockett’s Wood is located within St Peter’s in the north-west of the town of Broadstairs at central OS
grid reference TR 3813 6868. The site wraps around residential houses and Mockett’s Wood Surgery
to the south-west. An arable field lies to the north-west and residential houses lie to the north-east
and south-east.
In 2024 The Town Council adopted a following management plan:
Woodland Team
We would like to introduce you to Neil Hibbert, who has joined the Town Council as our Woodland Officer. Neil will be overseeing works at Mockett’s Wood now that we have a Management Plan in place.
For those of you who are not aware of Mockett’s Wood, the wood is located at the rear of the car park in Hopeville Avenue, St Peter’s. The wood was historically owned by the Mockett’s family before being gifted to Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council. Management activities are carried out by a small volunteer group, The Friends of Mockett’s Wood and Town Council contractors.
The management plan is a 5 year plan which aims to:
• Manage existing habitats to enhance biodiversity within the woodland
• Ensure the woodland is welcoming, safe and accessible
• Maintain and improve the woodland condition.
Neil will be working alongside the Friends of Mockett’s Wood to deliver the aims. If you are keen to find out more, or would like to volunteer, please contact Neil at Woodlandofficer@broadstairs.gov.uk
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