New woodland at Blackwell Wood

A grassy track with trees and hills in the distance.

Growing the nation's forests

At Forestry England, we're expertly creating new woodland on land we have purchased between the existing woodlands of Druid’s Combe Wood and Langridge Wood on Exmoor.

The new 21-hectare woodland, called Blackwell Wood, will become a valuable habitat for wildlife and produce sustainable timber to support a greener economy. 

We'll carefully select tree species that suit the local soil and will thrive in today’s climate, while also being resilient to future conditions as the trees grow and mature. The woodland will include a mix of broadleaf and conifer trees and include open areas to support nature and add visual interest to the landscape. 

Work in progress

We’re in the early stages of developing our plans for the new woodland. Over the coming months, we’ll carry out detailed surveys to better understand the site and its surroundings.

We’ll also invite local people to share their views and ideas to help shape our designs for the new woodland, ahead of a formal public consultation in spring 2026.

This new woodland is one of the many we're creating across the UK to grow the nation's forests, with support from the Government’s Nature for Climate Fund Programme.

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