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Waterfoot Bridge, Cumbria

Hear from Max and Guy Irving who have planted a new 22 hectare woodland to grow their family business.

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Forestry Commission
Published
16 January 2023

Applies to England

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Waterfoot Bridge, Cumbria

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Waterfoot Bridge in Cumbria is a case study about a 22 hectare woodland that has been planted by third generation timber merchants to expand the long-term timber supply to their sawmill. Find out how the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant supported their objectives for the woodland, and about the benefits that the woodland will bring to the local community.

Key facts

  • location: Waterfoot Bridge, Cumbria
  • number of hectares: 22 (54 acres)
  • number of trees planted: 33,400 conifers and 5,800 broadleaves
  • species range: Conifers - scots pine, sitka spruce, douglas fir, western red cedar. Broadleaves - birch, oak, rowan, hazel, juniper, yew, sycamore, aspen
  • grant applied for: Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant
  • planting time: winter 2016
Published 16 January 2023

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