Forestry Commission
January 16
09:00
2023
Details
Orchard Farm, located in South East Somerset features a small woodland of approx. 2.7 ha of native trees and shrubs. The Boyers planted the woodland to enhance other conservation habitats already established in the area, and to create a suitable bird breeding and winter-feeding habitat. The woodland provides public access for the local community to enjoy, as well as producing a small amount of sustainable woodfuel for the farms biomass boiler.
Key facts
- type of woodland: mixed, native broadleaf species
- number of hectares planted: 2.7 hectares
- species: Field maple, ash, pedunculate oak, alder, Crack willow, black poplar, Crab apple, Goat willow and a variety of shrub species
- grant used: Woodland Creation Grant Scheme in 2009