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Chatsworth Estate, Derbyshire

Transforming underused land into profitable woodland.

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Forestry Commission
Published
16 January 2023

Applies to England

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This case study features Chatsworth Estatein Derbyshire. See how estate managers are transforming six hectares of underused land into new woodland. The project will connect and expand existing woodland habitat to support nature recovery and provide natural flood defenses.

Key facts

  • type of woodland: mixed broadleaf and conifer
  • number of hectares planted: 6 hectares
  • date planted: 2017
  • species: Douglas fir, high-density oak and suitable riparian broadleaf species
  • grant used: Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation grant, with technical advice and scheme approval by the Forestry Commission
  • key objectives: plant a mixed and multipurpose woodland to produce a commercial crop for the future, while achieving landscape and conservation objectives. Provide natural flood management through riparian planting to the down-stream village of Beeley

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Published 16 January 2023

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