Sharpham: Wild About Trees was funded by Plymouth and South Devon Community Forests (PSDCF), one of 15 community forest schemes across England. A partnership between local councils, The National Trust and The Woodland Trust as part of DEFRA’s ‘Trees for climate’ woodland creation programme. The funding provided support for woodland creation bringing trees and people together to create healthy, inspiring, resilient places for humans and nature.
Our key intention was to create wood-pasture across the site. This involved creating a blend of open grassy spaces with shrubby patches and scattered trees to develop a diverse habitat as well as mimic natural regeneration to foster a successional environment. Below are the outcomes that this project has achieved:
We aimed to create a vibrant, biodiverse landscape that supports wildlife, connects habitats, and fosters community engagement for years to come.
We’re thrilled to have shared this special endeavour with the local community. Although this project has come to an end, there are still several exciting ways for you to get involved in maintaining and helping nature thrive in the landscape:
Join us in celebrating a greener, more connected landscape, making a tangible impact on our environment. If you want to read about our end of project celebration, please click here.
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