Demonstration Woodlands

Demonstration woodlands are selected woodlands that illustrate innovative and good woodland establishment and management practices. The South Yorkshire Forest Partnership has pulled together a portfolio of demonstration woodlands that can be used by existing and prospective woodland owners and managers as models for future forestry projects.

The demonstration woodlands have been selected from both the private and public sector and a leaflet has been prepared for each woodland. Each leaflet contains a brief description of the site, together with its history, past and current management practices, location, access and details of who to contact for further information or to arrange a visit. Also included in the leaflets are details of community involvement, conservation and recreation.

Woodland Establishment

The series includes examples of planting on brownfield sites and agricultural land.

Birdwell Wood - Establishment of mainly broadleaved woodland on agricultural land. PDF File

Edlington Pit Wood - Establishment of a community woodland on an ex coal tip. PDF File

Broomhill Park, Old Moor - Establishment of a mixed woodland on derelict land with community involvement. PDF File

Woodland Management

The series includes examples of management techniques used in ancient semi-natural woods, coniferous plantations and coppice woods.

Bowden Housteads Wood Group felling to regenerate mature broadleaved woodland. PDF File

Wath Wood Coppice with standards. PDF File

Scholes Coppice Group felling to regenerate mature broadleaved woodland.

Allas Lane Triangle Continuous Cover Forestry. PDF File

For more information about the Demonstration Woodlands please contact Maria on 0114 257 1199 or Maria.Wilding@syforest.co.uk .