Small farm woodland: White Rose Forest
This new wildlife woodland has a wide shrubby edge with plentiful amounts of berry-producing species. It will also provide autumnal colour when several of the species will turn a vibrant red-orange.
- Objectives: Habitat provision for wildlife and capturing carbon
- Species included: Wild Cherry, Field Maple, Dogwood, Rowan, Oak, Hazel, Bird Cherry
- Help from the Community Forest: Planning and design, supply of trees and labour
Find out more about about the project on the White Rose Forest website.
Large farm woodland: Willey Wood Farm
Six hectares of new woodland was created that will provide the estate with income through carbon sales and timber production.
Funding provided by the Community Forest will also cover the installation of deer fencing and ongoing maintenance to ensure the new trees reach maturity.
- Objectives: Capturing carbon; timber production
- Species included: Oak, Hornbeam, Alder, Lime, Norway Spruce, Scots Pine and shrubs.
- Help from the Community Forest: Planning, design and grant aid
Find our more about the project on the Greenwood Forest website.
Community woodland: Former pitch and putt at Calverton
A native woodland was created in an unused part of a popular local park. The plan was to establish a wildlife haven with plenty of fruit trees that could help to reduce waterlogged conditions and provide a buffer to road noise and pollution.
A high level of support was received from local communities and businesses with nearly 100 people attending three community planting days. Almost 800 trees were planted – now the woodland is thriving and already supporting native wildlife.
- Objectives: Wildlife, water management, noise buffering and carbon capture
- Species included: Oak, Hazel, Hornbeam, Cherry, Crab apple, Hawthorn, Birch, Alder, Dog Rose and Scots Pine.
- Help from the Community Forest: Woodland design and planning and community planting events.
Find out more about the project on the Greenwood Forest website.