WOODLAND: Cllr Peter Whatley, Cllr Sarah Rouse and Cllr Kaleem Aksar A COVID memorial forest is set to be created in Malvern to remember those who have died in the pandemic. Councillors have agreed a deal with the Madresfield Estate to use an area of woodland next to Goodson Road, by the retail park in Malvern, for an initial 10 year period. The aim will be to create "an enhanced green space for the community to enjoy" as well as provide "a quiet space for contemplation and reflection." The Wood of Thanks is aimed at being a tribute to the community response to the pandemic and will include a memorial area to those who have lost their lives to the virus.