Isles Farm Woods
Isles Farm, to the south of the parish, has been bought by Will Woodlands, which, according to its website, is a privately funded charity whose aim is tree planting for public enjoyment. It is proposing to cover much of the Isles Farm land into woodland with areas (see map of proposed planting):
- Predominantly of broadleaved trees
- Predominantly of mixed conifer planting
- Agroforestry areas managed by extensive cattle grazing
It would entail deer-fencing most of the area, but all the footpaths and public rights of way will be kept in place. They have already set up a similar scheme at Long Bredy near Dorchester.
They have also said they would leave the parkland around Coker Court largely as it is.
For further details, please contact Pryor and Rickett Sylviculture at carlisle@sylviculture.co.uk