Forestry England are creating a new Coronation Wood in Devon to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The 54-hectare woodland is close to the small hamlet of Burriott, just a short distance from Eggesford Forest, where the Forestry Commission planted its first trees in 1919. The woodland will be open for informal public access for local people to enjoy alongside being a thriving home for wildlife and a site for sustainably grown timber. The woodland at Burriott is an important part of the work that we're doing to expand the nation’s forests, created through the Nature for Climate Fund.
Work in progress at Burriott
The new woodland will be a valuable place for timber, wildlife, and local communities. The land will be planted with a mixture of broadleaf and conifer tree species, chosen to match local soil types and expected future climate conditions. The landscape design will also incorporate open space for conservation and visual appeal.
In summer 2024 we shared draft designs for the new woodland and invited feedback from local people. This feedback can be viewed here.
As of February 2025, fencing and tree planting is underway, and we will continue to manage the new woodland as the young trees grow.
Contact us about Burriott
For any queries please contact us by emailing woodlandcreationenquiries@forestryengland.uk
