comfrey in green belt

We have a green belt woods within ealking distance and i just happened to notice comfrey with blue flowers growing amongst the nettles. its quite a bunch growing in more than 1 place. i've read the thread about seaweed and private sea sides and I wanted to know if its ok to take some comfrey leaves from a green belt area?

It's not a protected species under the 1981 Act (which would mean you can't really do anything to it), but you can't uproot it.

So, picking leaves should be OK subject, of course, to having permission to enter the land.

from the description there's a good chance they are council-owned woods. Googling 'solihull countryside' shows there's a ranger service - they would know and would be the people to ask for permission. Can't see them saying no to a sensible request unless they have particular concerns (as an ex-ranger)

sav

Hi, yes, its common woodland where everyone walks through it. it has remains of an old castle  whose foundations are still there, so its kind of protected possibly for historical reasons.

the comfrey leaves are very big and surrounded  by big nettles leaves. i'm thinking the ground will be rich in nutrients especially nitrogen. i only wanted too pick the lower bigger leaves and let it grow. i was walking through a nature reserve (part of a public park) also within walking distance and noticed comfrey there too. i'll go during evening and pick some leaves .

i wanted to just leave them in a bucket with a half cup of water and let it decay, hopefully the smell won't be that strong  

thanks