Woodland for sale

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Mature ash and mixed broadleaves with a large area of hardstanding, benefitting from good access, and not far from local amenities.

Samara Wood sits within a wider area which is classed as Ancient Semi Natural Woodland (ASNW) and is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), owing to a number of unusual and rare plants that have been found growing elsewhere in the wider woodland. Neither of these classifications should interrupt conservation-based activities, but they do indicate the rich history and biodiversity found here. Access is along a well stoned, shared access track and the woodland can be reached at any point along the northern and eastern tracks, perhaps following a bit of clearance.

The woodland is perhaps very unusual, in that hawthorn is the dominant tree species - the stems are growing in a beautifully curved shape. Dotted throughout are a few mature oak trees which also line and form the northern boundary. Occasional ash, sycamore, hazel and field maple trees add to the broadleaf mix. The sub canopy is mostly made up of bramble and wild grasses, along with the usual blend of moss and lichen, mushrooms (at the right time of year) and Ancient Woodland indicator species of honeysuckle, bluebells and dog’s mercury.

Wild animals are frequent visitors to the woodland, namely muntjac and fallow deer, grey squirrels, foxes and badgers (no sett has been found in this wood, but there are plenty in the rest of the wider woodland), along with the constant chatter and song of the local birdlife. The entire forested area has just under 2 years remaining on a 10-year management plan outlining, without obligation, the potential future management of the woodland that is in tune with the aspirations of the SSSI.

In summary, this is a lovely and quaint woodland that has some very rare and unusual growth but has been largely unmanaged in recent years, yet nevertheless has a lot of potential for the next caretakers of the land, whatever their objectives may be.

Our Forester'sThoughts

Jude says...

"I would initially look at clearing a space adjacent to the road to enable parking, and I would perhaps go as far as to track a little into the woods to enhance this further.

I would look at thinning some of the hawthorn and clearing the bramble in order to encourage some diversity where it is thickest – this would result in creating some usable space. The hawthorn would produce a nice quantity of firewood – it burns well once dried."

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