Woodland for sale

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A mature mixed woodland including oak and birch, not too far from the historic city of Cambridge.

Deepdale Corner is in the northeast corner of a larger woodland, situated between the towns of Sandy and Potton in pastoral Bedfordshire. Access is through a locked gate and along a track. The historical city of Cambridge is around 20 miles north east and could make a great place to explore when in the area.

Located on gently elevated and mostly level loam sandy soils with gentle undulations, its lofty canopy primarily consists of mature stems of oak, some of which look of an excellent quality. There is a Forestry Commission felling licence in place until 2030 for thinning the oak; this might offer a new custodian some lumber for a woodworking project. The oak is accompanied by birch, sycamore, elder and occasional Scots pine. In the relatively uncluttered shrub layer, there is hazel coppice and thorn, whilst ground dwellers include blackberry, primrose, bracken and snowdrop.

There are numerous open spaces that could be used for activities such as camping and bushcraft. There is room to accommodate a mobile sawmill for anyone considering a greater degree of management – the rural vistas to the north might inspire the creation and siting of a picnic bench from which to enjoy the outlook. This could make a lovely spot for winding down after a day of working in the woodland or the more leisurely pursuit of foraging for blackberries to make homemade jam.

Muntjac deer, hare, fox and badger are known to inhabit the area, with a feathered population of starlings, kites, green woodpeckers, chaffinches, and many harmonious songsters. The Lodge Nature Reserve is a stone's throw to the west, offering a further opportunity for wildlife spotting.

Our Forester'sThoughts

Sam says...

"I would rig up some trail cameras to selected trees to slowly collect data on wildlife movement in the woods. Perhaps planting a few shade-tolerant species, such as hazel or hornbeam, might further vary the age structure a little.

Overnight campouts in the warmer weather with friends and family would be a great way to maximise my enjoyment of owing a woodland."

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