European larch and Scots pine and opened back around the mature oak. In areas worked no more than 20-25% of standing volume was removed. This opened areas of the canopy as appropriate to allow light penetration and thus encourage natural regeneration of tree seedlings and ground flora. Through encouraging structural diversity, a wider variety of wildlife is supported, and areas of non-SSSI woodland with high biodiversity potential improved, to fulfil this potential in the long-term. The work was specified and contracted by a Chartered Forester and was fully managed and supervised throughout. It was carried out by competent and insured forestry contractors who were aware of the ecological importance of the woodland and have good experience of working on sensitive sites. The proceeds of timber sales was invested into the long-term management of the valued woodland resource to ensure its sustainable upkeep for future generations. Footpaths There are several off-road rights of way within the village and to nearby villages. Knightley Way was the first of the longer off-road footpaths designated as a County Path in Northamptonshire. It was created through 12 miles of attractive countryside formerly owned by the Knightley family of Fawsley Hall. It initially joined the two Youth Hostels that existed at Badby and Greens Norton. It is the only right of way through Badby Woods and passes through Fawsley, Preston Capes, Farthingstone and Grimscote. Nene Way is a more modern County Path extending 110 miles from Badby through Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire and ending at Sutton Bridge in Lincolnshire. Its route is well marked. Arbury Hill and earthworks Arbury Hill at is the highest point in Northamptonshire and due west of the church tower. There is a single-rampart Iron Age square-shaped Hill Fort with sides about long. The hill has a motocross track and is used about four times a year by local clubs. A tumulus about north along the Daventry road is much spread by ploughing and is all that remains of a group which lay north of the village. . References External links Badby Parish Council and Community website Badby School website A church near you website British History On Line: Badby Villages in Northamptonshire History of Northamptonshire West Northamptonshire District Civil parishes in Northamptonshire