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Heathpatch Farm, Suffolk

Expanding woodland cover to create a species-rich habitat, reduce farm pollution and benefit the farm business through active woodland management.

Applies to England

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Heathpatch Farm, Suffolk

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Key objective

To connect with existing woodland on site, creating a diverse habitat and wildlife corridors

Key facts

  • site: Heathpatch, Ipswich, Suffolk
  • size: 260 hectares of woodland, expanded by 8.5 hectares in this latest project, with a further 3 hectares planned for 2024
  • type and species mix: Predominantly native broadleaf trees and shrubs, a mix of 25 species selected to increase resilience with future climate in mind, including: oak, wild cherry, small-leaved lime, hornbeam, hazel, alder, silver birch and Scots pine, plus a mix of non-native conifer (Corsican pine and western red cedar)
  • date planted: Winter 2022/23
  • grant: England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Updates to this page

Published 26 September 2023

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