UK Agriculture conservation database
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Project objectives
To link existing woods and create a new larger woodland area
Project description
Converted pasture to woodland by under sowing tree seeds in an arable crop
Project type: New Woodland
Nearest town: Uckfield
Start date: 2002
Project size: 2 hectares
Site classification:
Previous land use: Grassland
Type of manager: Land Owner
Access availability: Yes
Useful link: www.fwag.org.uk
Project objectives
To create a 10 acre block of woodland that replicates ancient semi natural woodland alongside
Project description
Planting of 10,000 mixed native broadleaved trees. Hazel was interspersed to provide cover and coppice material. Ongoing management includes control of ragwort and old mans beard.
Project type: New Woodland
Nearest town: Petersfield
Start date: 1994
Project size: 4 hectares
Site classification: AONB
Previous land use: Arable
Type of manager: Farmer
Access availability: No
Useful link: www.leafuk.org www.fwag.org.uk
Project objectives
To develop a world class forest research centre that would assist the overall objectives of the trust in its search for an integrated and sustainable future for agriculture and forestry.
Project description
50,000 trees were established on 20 hectares of farmland with a speciality emphasis on walanut and oak.
Project type: New Woodland
Nearest town: Didcot
Start date: 1993
Project size: 20 hectares
Site classification:
Previous land use: Various
Type of manager: Charity
Access availability: Educational
Useful link: www.northmoortrust.co.uk
Project objectives
To provide cover and a food source for birds, with species that the deer are less likely to attack.
Project description
Planted approximately thirty mixed berry species shrubs
Project type: New Woodland
Nearest town: Haywards Heath
Start date: 2001
Project size: 0.1 hectares
Site classification: Countryside Stewardship
Previous land use: Grassland
Type of manager: Farmer
Access availability: No
Project objectives
To create a new habitat and improve landscape and amenity value
Project description
A new wood / shelter belt was planted with indigenous species to the rear of farm buildings
Project type: New Woodland
Nearest town: Doncaster
Start date: 2000
Project size: 0.4 hectares
Site classification:
Previous land use: Arable
Type of manager: Farmer
Access availability: Yes
Useful link: www.leafuk.org
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