Norman’s Wood ~ Woodland Regeneration
This project will create
5000 square meters
of habitat!
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About
Norman’s Wood is located on a farm in the north of Radnorshire. The 0.5 hectare woodland is grazed by sheep and cattle and is mainly made up of Scots Pine along with other species of trees. A small stream runs down through the trees, which feeds into Llaethdy Brook. Norman’s Wood connects to another area of broad-leaf woodland before opening up onto hill pasture where the red kites and buzzards sore.
What we’ve got planned
The existing woodland is currently made up of a mixture
of species, some of which has become overgrown. Our aim is to sympathetically manage the woodland to create a more beneficial habitat for wildlife.
The first action would be to thin some of the trees; leaving deadwood standing for woodpeckers, insects and nutrient cycling.
The felled timber is going to be left in stacks; this can then be used to
create leaky dams in the small stream that runs down through Norman’s Wood. Creating wetland areas and helping to slow the flow.
Once the timber has been felled, the area is going to be fenced off to prevent stock access.
The fence will be erected over two meters away from existing tree canopy to allow for a range of
habitat within the area.
Our final step would be to plant native broadleaf saplings in available spaces to
create a range of tree ages. There is also the potential to rake the ground between
the trees and on the edge of the woodland and sow wildflower seeds.
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