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WHY UPLAND WOODLAND

WHAT IS THE PROJECT DOING

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED

ASSOCIATES

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WHAT IS WOW DOING?


Project aims

The Wealth of Wildlife (WoW) project aims to restore or recreate a minimum of 50 hectares of upland woodland on the Helvellyn and Skiddaw Massifs. This will be achieved through a combination of natural regeneration, new planting and reversion of conifer plantation to native woodland. The focus will be ghylls, screes and other areas where a link to existing woodland can be made.

Habitat Re-creation

Woodland restoration will be achieved in a number of different ways. Where possible, areas of land will simply be fenced, to offer protection from browsing animals, and natural regeneration allowed to occur. In areas where there are few trees, natural regeneration may not be possible so new planting will be undertaken. If required, these trees will be protected by fencing or individual tree guards. In suitable areas we will also replace non-native conifer plantations with new native woodland. The trees and shrubs to be used in the planting schemes will be carefully chosen based on their ecological requirements. For example, willow will be planted in lower, wetter areas while juniper planting will focus on thinner soils on higher ground. Each planting scheme will carefully selected to make a long term, positive contribution to the Lake District landscape.

Advice

In addition to the practical side of the project, there will also be an ongoing programme of walks, talks and demonstration days. The project will also offer advice to landowners who are considering similar upland woodland restoration.