Forestry England are creating a new Coronation Wood at Quoditch, in Devon, to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The 56-hectare woodland is close to Halwill Junction near the village of Ashwater. 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.
Work in progress at Quoditch
The new woodland is a valuable place for timber, wildlife, and local communities. The land is being planted with tree species chosen to match local soil types and expected future climate conditions. The landscape design will aim to improve the site for nature conservation.
The woodland at Quoditch 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.
In summer 2024 we shared draft designs for the new woodland and invited feedback from local people. You can view the feedback here.
As of February 2025, fencing and tree planting is underway, and we will continue to manage the new woodland as these young trees grow.
For any further queries, please email woodlandcreationenquiries@forestryengland.uk
