Woodland for sale

There is plenty of scope to further encourage greater diversity of tree species and woodland flora that would thrive in this most peaceful of environments at Leader Copse. In particular bluebells and wood anemone are much in evidence at the fringes and in the sunny glades that occur throughout the wood and the boundary overlooking neighbouring farmland.

Trees

Leader Copse has much to offer the small woodland owner and there exists here the opportunity to further enhance an environment that consists principally of western red cedar but boasts some impressive oak and beech along the far boundary and in various clearings throughout the wood. This interesting mix has been well managed in the past, allowing many fine specimens to reach maturity.

The Apical bud is the upward growing extremity of the tree as it it competes with other trees in the crowded forest. It is therefore known as the leader. This bud is the brain of the tree that will send messages to lower branches to use the available resources to grow in the way most likely to ensure the best chance of pre-eminence in the wood or at worst mere survival

Wildlife

As one would expect from a woodland in such a secluded rural location the native wildlife is much in evidence. Roe deer can often be seen browsing the thicket and the foraging routes of badgers weave across the woodland floor. As dusk approaches, the shining eyes of the woodland fox can be seen reflecting the light of the campfire from the shadows.

Features

There is a useful fenced and cleared area at the eastern tip of the wood. This could be for secure timber storage or possibly for small scale livestock handling.

Access, tracks and footpaths

An excellent all weather track leads to the wood and continues into Leader Copse along the boundary to the handling enclosure. This could greatly facilitate any forestry projects that a new owner may wish to undertake.

Rights and covenants

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

Local area and history

Leader Wood is adjacent to open fields and other private woodland but once beyond the confines of the forest the rural landscape is an eye catching patchwork of fields interspersed with farms and villages in this delightful area just a few miles from the extensive facilities of Basingstoke.