Forestry

Our mixed woodland serves above all as a refuge and resting place for local wildlife. While the farm tracks are busy with walkers, dog owners, cyclists and others, game such as roe deer, pheasant, partridge, badger and fox can retreat into the woods and hedges. Where enough fields border the woodland and roe deer can graze undisturbed, browsing damage to young trees is not an issue.

Natural regeneration (birch, beech, oak) now takes priority over replanting (mainly spruce and larch). Timber is harvested regularly and either sold as long logs or used as fuel wood for wood chip production.