Purchasing 25 acre oak stand in France - Pics

[Ratman]

Eat both. A member of this forum makes fabulous venison sausages, into which I believe he mixes some pork.
I'll be near his house in the next few months. Just on the off chance he sees this post...

They sound ace!!!

[JonnoR]

Few more pics.  There is a sh1t ton of ivy all over the place, and whilst I believe it makes good habitat, it does seem to be excessive to my eyes.  Should I be getting shot of some of it, particularly on the trees showing promise for the future?

 

There is one area which looks to have been managed as hazel coppice under oak standards (with some other random hardwoods seemingly thrown in for good measure).  There are also areas showing signs of natural regeneration following blow downs etc.  

 

I would like to smash a block of birch in to the mix, particularly on open areas around the edge of the wood, if only for autumnal tints and guilt-free firewood in the future!