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.
Work in progress at Hoarthorns Farm
We're in the early stages of developing our plans for Hoarthorns. We'll carry out detailed surveys at the site and invite local people to give their views and ideas before developing detailed designs for public consultation in spring 2025.
We will carefully choose tree species that will thrive at this site as it is now, and be resilient to future climate conditions. The land will be planted with a mixture of broadleaf and conifer species, chosen to match local soil types. The landscape design will also incorporate a mosaic of habitats for conservation and visual diversity.
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.
