Lucinda's Chainsaw Carvings

A BRIEF HISTORY OF BORSDANE WOODS

This is an ancient semi natural wooded valley through which runs Borsdane Brook . It is believed to have been continuous woodland since before 1600. It has been owned by various landed families until the 1930,s when it came under he control of 3 local councils.

In 1974 it became part of Wigan council and is managed by them, with lots of support from local volunteers, BORSDANE FRIENDS GROUP. In 1986 it became the borough's first local nature reserve. Over a mile long with an abundance of different trees shrubs and nature.

I was asked to create a trail with a woodland theme. all the carvings are done in bas relief so it does not damage the trees and has given people all ages lots of enjoyment.

BEECH TREE -The wicked Queen of the Forest.

DOUGLAS FIR TREE - The Dragon Fire Protector

ASPEN TREE - was used to make shields by the Celtic warriors.

SILVERBIRCH TREE

It was said that if you touched a Silverbirch tree you were taken back to the Ice age as the ice melts the wolves appear. To be set free you have to get the magical key from a secret cave. Your reward was at any point you had the power to turn into a wolf.