Woodland for sale

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An urban oasis offering a sanctuary for wildlife, nestled within a thriving, well connected town with excellent access.

Set within the Shropshire town of Telford, Southall Wood offers the best of both worlds - a tranquil woodland escape with exceptional connections to the nearby countryside, such as The Wrekin historic hill, and even further beyond via the M54 to the north. As an urban woodland, Southall provides a much-needed habitat for nearby wildlife making it the perfect opportunity for a keen individual with a passion for conservation to take forward the guardianship of a vital ecosystem.

Accessed directly off Southall Road, upon first entering the woodland, there is a very useful flat area which could be used for parking several vehicles or even siting a handy shed or storage unit with the appropriate permissions. From here the woodland rises steeply on both sides, before levelling off again at the top of the slope, this space could be ideal as a central hub for recreational or management activities.

The tree canopy consists of a delightful mix of sycamore, ash and oak, complemented by holly, laurel, birch and hazel within the shrub layer. Expect to see foxes, badgers, weasels and stoats weaving across the woodland floor, whilst sparrowhawks, owls and a wide variety of songbirds find shelter within the upper canopy.

Given the location of Southall Wood, there are some great opportunities to establish a woodland based business, such as a forest school, a community interest project, or perhaps a woodland cooperative. With the right stewardship, this woodland could flourish as a thriving nature reserve in an urban setting.

Our Forester's Thoughts

Harry says...

"I find urban woodlands fascinating, and their importance as a refuge for wildlife cannot be understated – I would certainly lean into this and embark on a restoration project to establish the woodland as a small nature reserve.

Clearing some of the trees in the rides and glades would open up the canopy and allow the regeneration of new species, which would encourage a wider diversity of wildlife to take residence. I would supplement this by planting additional saplings and perhaps temporarily fencing off some areas whilst the growing trees get established.

I would remove some of the laurel and holly which dominate the lower canopy, allowing native species with greater wildlife value to establish here. I may then cut some steps and pathways into the slope to ease access up to the higher levels and perhaps create a seating area using timber from the glade clearing operations to enjoy many days and evenings hidden away, unwinding from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."

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