Woodland for sale

A stunning Ancient Woodland, teeming with wildlife and history, in a wild and beautiful part of Yorkshire, within easy reach of the M1.

Exact Location, viewing Instructions and further details can be found in our brochure below.

Bernet Wood, set within a beautiful, Ancient Woodland covered with bluebells and wildflower, manages to pack a wide range of habitats into a relatively small area. This woodland would be perfect for someone interested in conservation, a budding ecologist, or a family looking for their own private retreat.

The canopy is made up of ash, beech and sycamore, with some western red cedar here and there. In the autumn, the beech and sycamore unite with the wider woodland to provide a stunning display of colour and texture. In the lower canopy, you will find instances of hazel, holly, elder, elm and field maple. The woodland is flat and serviced by a useful stone track which can be used all year round with a two-wheel drive vehicle.

In the wetter areas, willow warblers flit between withy beds (areas of willow) and alder, making the most of this important habitat. In the more open areas, peacock butterflies alight on a burdock stem and spotted flycatchers dart back and forth in the canopy above the ride.

The trees have been well thinned and managed, leaving some glades and open spaces which could be utilised for enrichment planting and natural regeneration to increase the diversity and resilience of this woodland, or they could be perfect for a summer campout spot.

Our Forester's Thoughts

Harry says...

"There is a bit of thorny scrub in the corner of the woodland, which is an important ecological feature in its own right, providing food, nectar and shelter to wildlife and regenerating trees; however it can stifle regeneration if left, so I would clear some of the denser areas to promote wildflowers, trees and shrubs.

I would establish a coppice rotation programme to take advantage of the more open areas, and to utilise this ancient silvicultural practice as a conservation tool to make this woodland even more appealing to wildlife! A small pond would also be a welcome addition to further diversify the surroundings."

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.