Forestry England are creating a new woodland at Picklescott in Shropshire. The 54-hectare woodland is on land at Picklescott, close to the existing woodlands at Eastridge and Huglith, and will be a valuable place for timber, wildlife and local communities. This new Coronation Wood will commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Work in progress at Picklescott
The land at Picklescott is being planted with a mixture of broadleaf and conifer tree species, chosen to match local soil types and expected future climate conditions.
The woodland design will be sympathetic to its unique setting within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape and a peaceful place for local people to enjoy. The woodland will also connect to the existing public rights of way network.
The woodland at Picklescott is an important part of the work that we're doing at Forestry England to expand the nation’s forests, and will be created through the Nature for Climate Fund.
Picklescott consultation and designs
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. We'll continue managing the new woodland as these young trees grow.
For any further queries please contact us by emailing woodlandcreationenquiries@forestryengland.uk.
