The council said it was replacing Corsican pine trees in Intake Wood and “transitioning to broadleaf woodland typical of the ancient Sherwood Forest landscape”.
The pine trees were planted about 80 years ago after World War Two to increase timber security.
Peacock said the Forestry Commission gave the council the licence to carry out felling work over concerns trees could be a safety risk in high winds.
But contractor Foxstone Forestry subsequently felled some trees in the wrong zone, prompting the firm alert the Forestry Commission.
Peacock said the council was working to rebuild trust with residents and wants to help them set up a friends group for the woods.
The authority has arranged a public meeting on Friday to discuss the next stages with residents.
“It’s actually a tragedy, and we take responsibility for that, because it’s our land and our scheme,” he said.
“Moving forward, we want to involve the community. We’re going to replant that area, and we’ll replant it with native trees.”
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