Holmewood Forestry Restoration - National Trust

In January 2023, work started on felling larch trees in Holmewood and surrounding woodlands to stop the spread of Phytophthora Ramorum. 

During the course of felling we carried out weekly silt mitigation measures on behalf of the national trust including erection of silt netting and also excavation of silt ponds. Once extraction was completed we imported over 400t of local stone to make repairs to the ancient bridleways and paths. Extra culverts were installed to help keep a high standard of water quality around the lake, stone was graded and rolled allowing a team to access the woodland for replanting and soil embankments were reseeded.

The bridleways and paths were then reopened to the public to see this much improved habitat.