Small woodland care

[footsoldier]

I thought i`d put a couple of picture`s up of a 5 acre wood that i have access too.

I`d like to see some better ground cover in this wood to aid wildlife in general or would it be best left alone?

 

 

[Deb]

Could do with a bloody good thin I reckon!

Where is it?

Need a hand?

[Stephen Blair]

Could do with a bloody good thin I reckon!

Where is it?

Need a hand?

 

fell the lot and start again, it looks like it has been coppiced.

firewood i say:001_smile:

[treedave]

For what it's worth -Coppice in small areas, and cut back from the waters edge, stay away from cutting straight lines and where possible keep standing / fallen deadwood.

How's the wood for variety of trees etc?

 

If your near me I could do with some cutting for firewood material to feed the processor.

[Stephen Blair]

For what it's worth -Coppice in small areas, and cut back from the waters edge, stay away from cutting straight lines and where possible keep standing / fallen deadwood.

How's the wood for variety of trees etc?

 

If your near me I could do with some cutting for firewood material to feed the processor.

 

its the perfect size for that mate:001_smile:

[Deb]

The regrowth from coppicing will give you some good ground cover. I'd try and leave some decent standards though for some hight too.

[Charlieh]

what purpose does the wood serve, or is it completely un-utilised, do you have an interest in nature conservation or financial requirement for the woodland, you will get a load of diffent answers, is that photo typical of the whole site, are there protected species present, what has been the historical management, whats the site like, dry and good access, boggy and difficult to get round? its quite a tricky one to advise on and ultimately only you know what you want to achieve with the site....... go on give us a clue

[slasherscot]

thin it out, dont hold back on any beech

[Mesterh]

If your after ground cover you could allways plant some rhodies and possibly some japanese knotweed!

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Could do with a bloody good thin I reckon!

Where is it?

Need a hand?

 

Agree - looks proper dense...