Here at Forestry England we're pleased to have the opportunity to expertly create a new woodland on land at Hoarthorns Farm, next to our existing woodlands at Ninewells, Berry Hill near Coleford in the Forest of Dean.
Once planted, the new 88 hectare woodland will be one of the most significant extensions to woodland in the Forest of Dean in over 200 years. The woodland at Hoarthorns Farm will become a valuable habitat for wildlife, produce sustainable timber for a greener economy and be a new space for people to explore and enjoy.
This new woodland is one of many we're creating around the country to grow the nation's forests, supporting Government targets for increasing tree planting across the UK.
Hoarthorns public consultation
Our draft design proposals for the new woodland are now complete and we invite your comments on them. You can comment online until Sunday 1 June via the button below.
We'll also be holding a public drop-in event in May - details can be found on the consultation page too.
Public feedback and surveys will inform our detailed plans for the new woodland. Our aim is to create the new woodland over the next couple of years with initial planting beginning in winter 2025/26.
We will post key updates on this webpage as the project progresses.
