Woodland for sale

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An interesting fusion of beech, oak and Scots pine with many possibilities for an enthusiastic hobby forester. Two miles north of the market town of Braintree.

Beazley Wood forms part of an expansive gated woodland on the outskirts of the village of Gosfield in pastoral Essex. It is situation in the Braintree district and within easy reach of the cities of Chelmsford and Colchester. Access to the woodland is along a track via locked gates.

Situated over level fertile loamy clay soil and designated at a Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site (PAWS), the mature canopy principally consists of lofty beech and oak with smatterings of cherry, sycamore, sweet chestnut, ash, birch and some Scots pine to the southeast. Flanking the southwestern and northern boundary, you will see lovely hornbeams mixed with occasional lime and yew. Some sizable poplar occupy an area with a seasonal pond towards the far northwestern point, adding a delightful contrast to the wood. Holly and sporadic hazel coppice are found in the shrub layer below with smaller burgeoning holly clumps at ground level.

Having recently undergone a sympathetic thinning, the beech stems might now produce some quality timber in years to come. A new custodian may want to consider selectively thinning some of the beech again in 15 to 20 years' time to create an enduring legacy for future generations.

The woodland has ample material to hand for a bushcraft enthusiast to hone their skills – along with a number of spaces for onsite wood processing. The woodland enjoys lovely rural views from the southwest and north - the former is particularly favourable at sundown!

The feathered populace consists of owl, jay, blackbird, green woodpecker, lesser redpoll and a host of warbling songsters. Friendly robins are a common sight in the woodland. Roe, muntjac and fallow deer, hare, wood mouse, squirrel and fox make up the mammal inhabitants of Beazley and the wider woodland.

Our Forester's Thoughts

Sam says...

"Brash gathering from the thinning would make a very handy fuel supply for a log burner. I would consider a management plan going forward with options that may include both amenity and occasional domestic timber produce. I would look into deer management to reduce tree damage, but most of all I would enjoy spending time here camping with the family and soaking up the beauty of this majestic wood."

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