They are between Tidenham and Hewelsfield and lie within a relatively large area of Forestry Commission woodland which is mostly conifers.

The southern area of East Wood is an ancient woodland site and this is shown in the diversity of plants present.

[1] The King Yew, which is considered to be 400 to 500 years old, is sited a few hundred yards to the east of the reserve in Woolaston Wood.

The areas are being enlarged, but there is a gentle transition between open habitat and the denser, darked conifer woodland.

[1] There is a publication which details a walk for recreation, observing wildlife and notable views in the Wye Valley.