Woodland Locations
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Bishops Wood
The land at Birch Lane, Morchard Bishop was acquired by co2balance in 2004 after a lengthy selection procedure. The land had previously been sown with a typical pasture seed mix and had been managed in such a way as to produce a monoculture that did little for biodiversity. Afforestation of the land is now over 65% complete with significant biodiversity gains already in evidence. Badgers have returned to the land following the removal of fencing that had been placed over setts; mice have recolon...
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Tinners Forest
The land at Cleers, near Roche was acquired by co2balance in November 2006. The land had previously been sown with a typical pasture seed mix and had been managed in such a way as to produce a monoculture that did little for biodiversity. Afforestation of the land commenced in winter 2006/2007 The land and trees will remain in the ownership of co2balance and will be managed for the benefit of clients, the climate, the environment and the local community in perpetuity. Directions to Tinners For...
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Sand Martin Wood
The village of Faugh in Cumbria is almost halfway between The Lake District and the Northumberland National Park. Sand Martin Wood is just outside the village and gets its name from the large colony of Sand Martins that nest nearby in the sandy hillside. The land was acquired by co2balance in September 2006. The majority of the land has been sown with a typical pasture seed mix and had been managed in such a way as to produce a monoculture that did little for biodiversity. Afforestation of the f...
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Somercombe Wood
Somercombe Wood is co2balance’s latest woodland and is located in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) on the Somerset/Devon border near Hemyock. It takes its name from the old Saxon word for Summer ‘Samiaco’, from which the name Hemyock is believed to be derived. At 35 acres, it is one of co2balance’s larger plantations and incorporates 5 acres of mature woods and wetland. The Madford River forms the southern boundary and the land is...