Woodland for sale

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Mixed conifers with excellent access and commanding views near the historic village of Brancepeth.

Dere Wood lies 2 miles northwest of the highly attractive village of Brancepeth. Durham is 6 miles to the northeast and the A1M motorway is 5 miles beyond enabling ready access from north and south.

The wood is situated near the east side of a larger forested area. The majority is on level ground falling to a gentle slope towards its southern boundary. Thanks to its elevated position there are commanding views over Stockley Valley and the adjacent countryside.

The larger part of the wood is a mix of mature conifers dominated by hybrid larch, with a scattering of pine and mixed broadleaves within. There is a smaller stand of Sitka spruce towards the southwest and an area of birch to the southeast. The north and south boundaries are fringed with a variety of mature broadleaves including beech, oak, sycamore and willow and there is a small planting of younger oak at the southwest corner of the wood. The conifer crop which is approaching economic maturity has grown well and is of good straight form. There is a recent patch of windblown larch on the east side of the wood.

The woodland floor is free of entangling vegetation making for easy pedestrian access across the wood. Vehicular access into the wood is excellent courtesy of the substantial hard track on the west boundary and the smooth level terrain within the wood promises easy management and harvesting. The northeast is well served with a number of sawmills and the proximity of good road links enables ready access to these markets.

Dere Wood is an ideal candidate for those attracted by the combination of high amenity and the prospect of timber income.

Our Forester's Thoughts

Alastair says...

"I would keep an eye on timber markets as the conifers are mature and ready to yield a useful tax-free income.

Fertile soils mean a wide range of restock options are available, from a second rotation of commercial conifers to a habitat project focussing on native species. Or a mix of both.

In the interim Dere Wood makes for a great family adventure playground with a small grassy glade near its centre (ideal for nights under the stars) and deadwood aplenty for the campfire."

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