Animal species found in the forest include red and grey squirrels, foxes, badgers, jays and sparrow hawks.

The local legend states that the stone was thrown across Carlingford Lough from the top of the Cooley Mountains, by the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill.

They are the remains of the oak woods that were present on the lower Mourne mountains until it was mostly felled for use in boat building in the 18th and 19th centuries.

[1][3] A clearing on the southern edge of the oakwood is known as Fiddler's Green and was at one time a gathering point in the village and would have featured various forms of entertainment.

[1][4] One of the trees in the oakwood, was omitted from an environmental survey for nearby construction work and threatened with damage.