woodland for sale

Exact Location, viewing Instructions and further details can be found in our brochure below.A parcel of ancient beech woodland of significant historic and natural interest, with great access and in close proximity to the M1, just south of Sheffield. Badger Wood is part of the larger Loscar Wood, which is one of a handful of scattered remnants of Ancient Woodland in the area. An Ancient Woodland is defined as a woodland that has been in continuous tree cover since at least 1600. Owning a piece of Ancient Woodland is owning an important part of historic and natural capital and Badger Wood provides an opportunity to become a steward of this important landscape. As soon as you enter Badger, it is clear this is a wild and ancient place; large polypore adorn the silver birch, rising from a carpet of bluebells covering the woodland, along with wood anemone and celandine - the smell of wild garlic fills one's nose. The brash call of a Eurasian jay perched high in a Scots pine is the only sound that punctuates the tranquillity of this wood. The canopy of Badger Wood is dominated by beech, sycamore and some mature ash. The lower canopy contains birch, hazel, holly and some scattered pine, oak and sweet chestnut. Within the wood there a few examples of wych elm, a tree of national importance and scarcity.The woodland has undergone a thinning programme and the increased light levels are already encouraging regrowth on the forest floor and understory. This was accompanied by the planting of 200 mixed native hedging plants which are now 3 years old.The site is well drained and mostly flat, with gated access via a hard track leading from the road. Sheffield is just 10 miles to the north and the M1 a convenient 2 miles away. There is a good network of rides and paths throughout the woodland. Badger Wood represents significant amenity value, and the opportunity to provision a good supply of firewood, timber and coppice products if suitably managed and the new owner is so inclined.Our Forester'sThoughtsHarry says..."I would relish the opportunity to nurture this Ancient Woodland, by continuing the great work carried out by the current owners to conserve and enhance this beautiful place.I would continue to monitor the cleared areas to manage competing vegetation and supplement natural regeneration with planting if necessary. I would think about creating a pond to make this woodland even more of a haven – perhaps with a seating area next to it to enjoy wildlife watching!" Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.