New Woodland Creation - Blenheim Estate DESCRIPTION The objective of this ongoing project was to convert low-grade, unprofitable agricultural land into functional, multi-purpose woodlands. The new woodlands incorporate more than 270,000 trees, including 27 tree species for increased climate resilience and biodiversity. “Our woodlands will provide measurable, demonstrable gains in terms of soil, Read more »

Mountpark Woodland - St Peters 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, European Construction Director Background Mountpark, recognising the increasing focus Read more »

Babworth and Hesley Estate – working in operational partnership The privately owned Babworth and Hesley estate in Nottinghamshire dates back to the 18th century.  Nicholsons has provided forestry and woodland management support to Sir Jack Whitaker and his small in-house forestry team and external contractors on a 535ha (1, 321 acre) estate since 2001. Since first instructed, we have Read more »

Wellingborough Golf Club – strategy for woodland management Attractive, healthy woodland is one of the most valuable assets that a golf club can have but all too often the importance of having a proactive management strategy for this precious resource can be overlooked. Not so at Wellingborough Golf Club, a private members’ club is set in 160 acres of Read more »