The community woodland comprises two blocks dissected by the A87 in a bend in the river Garry and is relatively small by local comparison. The mix of species and the topography especially next to the river Garry result in an attractiveness and diversity which is not usually found in commercial woodlands.
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Most of the woodland is classified ‘Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site’ (PAWS). This means that prior to the current woodland which was planted in 1956, the site hosted a native woodland which had been growing continuously since at least 1750. It still retains many ancient woodland features throughout.
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In spring 2018 we carried out our first timber harvesting operation, implementing our new 20 year Forest Plan. The plan incorporates the community's priorities at the time the woodland was purchased, with a focus on improving biodiversity, amenity, and enterprise, while still retaining strong elements of commercial timber production.
In 2017 we commissioned a 20 year Forest Plan detailing how we will manage it. The plan sets out a gradual process to change it from even-aged trees to a more natural forest structure. We will keep some areas of productive timber for construction, and restore other areas of native woodland.
You can view our full Forest Management Plan below:
