Howard’s Wood, Dorset
Woodland manager, Helen, reflects on a successful tree planting project which turned a former maize field into a thriving woodland habitat.
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If you’re a farmer interested in planting trees, read our case study of Howard’s Wood in Dorset, where a 13 hectare woodland was planted in 2002 on former maize fields. The woodland manager, Helen, explained to us what benefits the woodland is now bringing, and how the wildlife and the timber crop live, grow and evolve together.
Key facts
- location: Howard’s Wood, Dorset
- number of hectares: 13
- number of trees planted: 24,000
- species range: Predominant species include oak, ash, cherry, lime, and field maple
- grant applied for: Farm Woodland Premium Scheme
- planting time: 2002