Forestry England are creating two new woodlands in Norfolk. The new woodlands at Old Buckenham and on land adjacent to Haugh Farm are close to the villages of Old Buckenham and New Buckenham. Together, over 160 hectares of new woodland will be created in this part of Norfolk. The new woodlands will have public access for people to explore and enjoy and to support health and wellbeing. The new woods will be Coronation Woods, commemorating the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Work in progress at Old Buckenham and Haugh Farm
The new woodlands will be valuable places for timber, wildlife and local communities. Both woodlands are being planted with a mixture of broadleaf and conifer tree species, chosen to match local soil types and expected future climate conditions.
The new woodlands will be peaceful places for local people to enjoy and will link in with the existing public rights of way network.
The woodlands are important part of the work that we're doing at Forestry England to expand the nation’s forests as part of the Nature for Climate Fund.
Old Buckenham and Haugh Farm designs
In summer 2024 we shared draft designs for the new woodlands and invited feedback from local people. This feedback can be viewed here.
As of February 2025, fencing and tree planting is underway and we'll continue managing the new woodlands as these young trees grow.
For any further queries please contact us by emailing woodlandcreationenquiries@forestryengland.uk.
