Woodland for sale

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An interesting beech and oak woodland with recreational possibilities and countryside views in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, located between the M4 and M40 motorways.

Hogpen Wood is located not too far from the historic village of Nettlebed in Oxfordshire and forms part of a wider gated woodland known as Groveridge.

Situated in part on gentle east facing slopes over flint and chalk soils, the woodland canopy comprises primarily of mature beech along with occasional oak, ash, cherry and birch. During the 19th century, the Chilterns played a key role in the supply of beech timber to local craftsman known as ‘bodgers’. Occupying the shrub layer is holly, hazel coppice, hawthorn and a good amount of successional beech; due to the latter’s shade tolerance, the seed crop often establishes well under canopy cover. A new owner may consider drafting a simple management plan to harness the natural regeneration, with the establishment of beech timber as one of the main objectives. Ancient Woodland indicators decorate the woodland floor during the warmer months and include bluebell, wood anemone, dog’s mercury as well as foxglove, primrose, and fragrant honeysuckle.

Central to the woodland and on the northwestern side of the track is a deep undulation, this is feasibly a historic reminder of the past management of the wider woodland. Chalk and flint may have been removed from the ground to firm up areas of track where required in other parts of the woodland. Hogpen Wood enjoys an open aspect from both the northwest and southeast boundaries, creating lovely countryside views.

Mammals known to be in the area include deer (muntjac, fallow and roe), badger, hare, fox and wood mouse, whilst the feathered population comprises owl, buzzard, swift, green woodpecker and the usual woodland songsters.

Our Forester'sThoughts

Sam says...

"A bench close to the northwest boundary might be nice, possibly catching some evening sun with a glass in hand, perhaps followed by a BBQ and a spot of camping somewhere within the deep hollow. I would gather and season some beech logs for my fuel store at home."

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