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Conservation Areas

After: conservation area in Highgate Wood after 5 years
Before: Soil erosion in Blueblll Wood Now
Before: Soil erosion in Bluebell Wood nowPossible result: A conservation area in Highgate Wood after 5 years

We are fencing small areas to help restore the soil and habitats for wildlife and people to enjoy. 

Ancient woodlands take many centuries to develop. They are home to irreplaceable wildlife but only 2% of UK ancient woodlands remain. Our ancient woodlands suffered from hugely increased footfall. By fencing heavily trampled ground we create Conservation Areas for flora and precious soil organisms. Reduced trampling will allow plants, young trees, and mycelia to grow back, providing habitat and food for birds, invertebrates and small mammals.

Fence in Coldfall Wood

Location of the Conservation Areas

Fencing in Bluebell Wood shown in red

Fencing in Coldfall Wood shown in red

Fencing in Queens Wood shown in red

Benefits of the Conservation Areas

Restore: Wood Anemones and other ancient woodland plants.
Benefit: Mycorrhizal fungi, such as Bluefoot Bolete, link to tree roots in healthy soil.
Help: Hedgehogs foraging and hibernating in the undergrowth and leaf piles.

Restore: Wood Anemones and other ancient woodland plants.

Benefit: Mycorrhizal fungi, such as Bluefoot Bolete, link to tree roots in healthy soil. 

Help: Hedgehogs foraging and hibernating in the undergrowth and leaf piles. 

Before: Volunteers installing fences for conservation area in Bluebell WoodAfter: conservation area established in Bluebell Wood

Find out more about improvement of soil condition here

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