800 Wood, Cambridge
Enhancing biodiversity, research and the local community.
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800 Wood, Cambridge is a great example of how woodland can be used to boost biodiversity and benefit the local community, and demonstrates how natural colonisation can be used alongside tree planting.
Key facts:
- type of woodland: broadleaf woodland with ash, oak and maple as the primary species, plus an area of natural colonisation
- size of woodland: 10 ha
- grant used: England Woodland Grant Scheme together with funding from SITA Trust and Cambridgeshire County Council
- key objective: create a native multi-purpose woodland to provide diverse benefits