In 2011 an English Woodland Grant through MOOR Woods allowed us to create a new plantation of 3000 trees which were planted in a 5 acre area adjoining the older ancient woodland helping to extending our general wooded area and link wildlife habitats. Trees planted included Ash, Hazel, Pedunculate Oak, Silver Birch, Goat Willow, Field Maple, Holly, Wild Cherry, Hawthorn, Guelder Rose, Elder, Crabapple and Sweet Chestnut.

A further 200 trees of Crabapple, Elder, Silver Birch, Sweet Chestnut, Hazel and Wild Pear were planted in a long corridor between one of our hedgerows and a small stream – these have formed the start of a permaculture woodland garden. We wanted to plant trees in this area that would fruit or produce a nut to create additional support for farm wildlife.