Increasing tree cover

Planting new woodland in an area, historically without much canopy cover

This project consisted of

Enhance the local environment
Boost wildlife by providing food and habitat
Having consideration to local cattle farming by using a cattle friendly species mixture.
To help protect the local historical environment, shallow rooting species were planted in certain areas.

Summary of the project

This project consisted of two phases of planting. Phase 1 completed during the 2023/2023 planting season and saw the planting of 332m of hedgerow and 0.1 Ha of woodland. Phase 2 was delayed in part due to waterlogging of the main planting site. This planting was completed 2024 and saw 0.53 Ha. of new woodland created.

The landowner, Val Male contacted Humber Forest having purchased some land with her husband in order to increase food and shelter for wildlife by planting new woodland, ultimately enhancing the natural environment.

Due to the proximity of cattle, it was important to use a species mix that would be friendly to cattle.

Following our Natural England report and to ensure protection of the historical environment, we engaged with an archaeologist from the Forestry Commission who visited the site and provided advice and guidance for planting new trees. This ultimately included a specific species mix made up of shallower rooting trees and shrubs such as Rowan, Hazel, Field Maple and Hornbeam.

Landowner Val M Male said ““Without any discussion, we both knew exactly what we wanted to do with this land. We wanted to plant trees, add a wildflower meadow and give something back to nature (sounds twee, but true). With the help of Humber Forest and PATT we are halfway there – thank you so much!”

Both phases of the project was delivered by the PATT Foundation.

“We wanted to plant trees, add a wildflower meadow and give something back to nature.”

Val M Male, landowner

Project impact

Natural flood management and water quality: Reduce rainfall impact by mitigating surface water runoff and stabilising soil in an area where water will sit on the land.

Enhancing wildlife: New hedgerow will increase biodiversity. Berry and nut yielding species were planted to provide food for wildlife and hedgerow provides corridors for wildlife and helps to connect habitats.

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