Thatcham's Ancient Woodland and Wildlife Site is under threat of possible development and denied public access. West Berkshire Council could protect it with 'Local Green Space' status and use Article 4 Directions to withdraw any Permitted Development Rights immediately.

These much-loved woods must stay open for everyone in the Thatcham community to enjoy. They really are a valued community asset. The woods are home to loads of species of birds and other wildlife, children play there, families walk there, dogs (and cats) go walkies there, hedgehogs thrive there and everyone benefits from having trees in their life.

We can't stand by and let greedy developers steal a precious piece of our community's character from right under our noses.