The woodland is an interesting and attractive mix of tree types, made up predominantly of oak which has been well managed to semi maturity and is now well established. There is also the notable addition of birch, hazel and beech with some particularly fine examples running along the ancient boundary overlooking protected open fields managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust.

There is excellent access through the wood from a central grassy ride, much enjoyed by browsing roe deer and hare as well as the variety of insects and butterflies that thrive on the grasses and wildflowers that proliferate in the spring and summer. In particular the spring bluebell display is an absolute natural phenomenon at Toller Wood. There are no public footpaths running through Toller Wood.

This important woodland environment is protected by a Tree Preservation Order that protects Toller Wood and the surrounding Woodland from inappropriate forestry practice. This does not preclude the process of normal woodland management but simply requires that all proposals are approved in advance by the local authority.

The rural village of Toller Porcorum sits in the valley of the River Hooke, about 10 miles north-west of Dorchester. The unusual name comes from two ancient words. Toller is the old name for the river, possibly named for a daughter of King Ethelred. Porcorum is a Latin phrase meaning 'of the pigs', suggesting that hogs were raised here, or possibly referring to the presence of wild boar. Not surprisingly another old name for the village was Swine's Toller.