Woodland Creation, Derbyshire
Derbyshire woodland creation balancing sustainable design with biodiversity enhancement, carbon sequestration and meaningful community access.
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Client: Mountpark Developments Ltd
Nicholsons’ Woodland Creation project in Swadlincote, Derbyshire saw 23 hectares of low‑grade arable land transformed into St Peter’s Wood, a multi‑functional woodland designed for carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement and community wellbeing. Working closely with Mountpark Developments Ltd, our forestry team delivered a diverse landscape of native broadleaf and conifer planting, wet woodland, wildflower grassland and parkland, linked by an accessible network of rides and public paths. Detailed soil analysis and careful specification resulted in exceptional tree establishment, with a 93% survival rate despite challenging weather conditions. Registered under the Woodland Carbon Code, the woodland is forecast to sequester approximately 4,850 tonnes of carbon over its first 100 years. Community planting events, interpretation signage and collaboration with The National Forest ensure long‑term local engagement and shared stewardship.
Young native tree planting establishing St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote.
Structured planting and access routes shaping the emerging landscape at St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote.
St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote, showing the scale of the newly planted woodland landscape.
A young native sapling establishing within St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote.
Woodland Creation, Derbyshire
Derbyshire woodland creation balancing sustainable design with biodiversity enhancement, carbon sequestration and meaningful community access.
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Client: Mountpark Developments Ltd
Nicholsons’ Woodland Creation project in Swadlincote, Derbyshire saw 23 hectares of low‑grade arable land transformed into St Peter’s Wood, a multi‑functional woodland designed for carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement and community wellbeing. Working closely with Mountpark Developments Ltd, our forestry team delivered a diverse landscape of native broadleaf and conifer planting, wet woodland, wildflower grassland and parkland, linked by an accessible network of rides and public paths. Detailed soil analysis and careful specification resulted in exceptional tree establishment, with a 93% survival rate despite challenging weather conditions. Registered under the Woodland Carbon Code, the woodland is forecast to sequester approximately 4,850 tonnes of carbon over its first 100 years. Community planting events, interpretation signage and collaboration with The National Forest ensure long‑term local engagement and shared stewardship.
Young native tree planting establishing St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote.
Structured planting and access routes shaping the emerging landscape at St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote.
St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote, showing the scale of the newly planted woodland landscape.
A young native sapling establishing within St Peter’s Wood, Swadlincote.
“This Nicholsons team have been exceptional through our journey into woodland creation, from their site assessment, scheme design, liaison with all stakeholders and the National Forest and effective implementation and management. As a company, we are immensely proud of what we have achieved.”
– Wal Groves, Mountpark Developments Ltd
“This Nicholsons team have been exceptional through our journey into woodland creation, from their site assessment, scheme design, liaison with all stakeholders and the National Forest and effective implementation and management. As a company, we are immensely proud of what we have achieved.”
– Wal Groves, Mountpark Developments Ltd
Contact our Forestry Team
Beverley Rees
Senior Forestry Office Manager
+44 (0)1869 340342
Explore our full range of forestry services
Explore our range of forestry and arboriculture services, from woodland creation and carbon solutions to expert tree care and long‑term landscape stewardship.
Contact our Forestry Team
Beverley Rees
Senior Forestry Office Manager
+44 (0)1869 340342
Explore our full range of forestry services
Explore our range of forestry and arboriculture services, from woodland creation and carbon solutions to expert tree care and long‑term landscape stewardship.
