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800 Wood, Cambridge

Enhancing biodiversity, research and the local community.

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800 Wood, Cambridge

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800 Wood, Cambridge is a great example of how woodland can be used to boost biodiversity and benefit the local community, and demonstrates how natural colonisation can be used alongside tree planting.

Key facts:

  • type of woodland: broadleaf woodland with ash, oak and maple as the primary species, plus an area of natural colonisation
  • size of woodland: 10 ha
  • grant used: England Woodland Grant Scheme together with funding from SITA Trust and Cambridgeshire County Council
  • key objective: create a native multi-purpose woodland to provide diverse benefits
Published 16 January 2023