The landowner here own 4 hectares which is currently sheep grazed pasture. The objective is to improve the site for biodiversity by planting a mix of native tree and shrub species including Oak, Wild Cherry, Rowan and Birch. The new planting will incorporate gaps, glades and include shrub species to give the woodland a diverse and natural structure.
Trees were planted as bare rooted 40-60cm whips and were protected with 1.2m tree tubes and stakes in clusters of the same species, randomly spaced. Shrubs protected with 75cm shrub guards and stakes. Random gaps were left to provide open areas in the woodland.