The Andy Stevens Reserve
Cann Wood is a Local Nature Reserve located in the north-west of Plymouth immediately north of Whitleigh and south of Tamerton Foliot. This site covers 24 hectares (that's around 24 full-sized football pitches) and is a place where you can relax, walk, play and explore nature.
Cann Wood is a large site in which you can experience the outdoors and let free your wild sides! Why not take your family for a stroll enjoying the sounds and sights that the woods have to offer?
Cann Wood Reserve has been dedicated to the memory of Dr Andy Stevens who sadly died in 2005. He played a pivotal role in advocating the need to protect Cann Wood and in securing the acquisition of the land as part of a planning agreement. Andy worked as Nature Conservation Officer with us for over 10 years and worked tirelessly to champion the protection of the city's wildlife.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/localnaturereserves/cannwoodlnr
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Local Nature Reserves (LNR's) are living green spaces which are important for people and support vibrant wildlife. They are important to the health and prosperity of our city, providing ecosystem services including absorbing carbon, cleaning the air, providing opportunities for pollinating insects and natural flood management. They are free for the public to visit, learn about nature and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of being outdoors in nature.
There are now 13 Local Nature Reserves in Plymouth (12 of these are owned and managed by Plymouth City Council in partnership with local communities). Volunteer groups are crucial in managing these sites, regular work parties and volunteer groups carry out management activities across the sites.
All unitary, district and county councils can acquire, declare and manage Local Nature Reserves.
In 2018 3 new reserves were designated bringing the total area of LNR within the city to 297 hectares – which is well above the national standard of 1 hectare for every 1000 people.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspaces/localnaturereserves
