Smithy Wood Smithy Wood includes over 15ha of semi-natural ancient woodland. © smithy-wood-campaign Latest news update (23 January 2020): MSA Extra have withdrawn their application to develop a major motorway service area on Smithy Wood, a semi-natural ancient woodland and Local Wildlife Site near J35 of the M1. This is fantastic news for the campaign – but it is not the end. For Smithy Wood to be saved, we now ask the landowner St Pauls to work with us so we can secure the woodland for future generations to enjoy. You can help support our work to save special places for nature like Smithy Wood by making a donation to our Campaign Fund. Read more about the background of Smithy Wood. Explore The issueOur positionWhat we have doneWhat you can doEvidence © Bluebells by Rob MillerThe Issue Smithy Wood is designated on Natural England’s Ancient Woodland Inventory. Ancient woodland is of national importance and recognised as an irreplaceable habitat. Smithy Wood is also designated as a Local Wildlife Site and sits within the Green Belt. Read moreOur position We strongly object to the outline planning application for the following reasons: Smithy Wood is designated on Natural England’s Ancient Woodla