Felling work at Howes Wood is progressing well this September, and we’re on track to finish by the end of the month.
These photographs show the careful woodland management being carried out by our team and machinery.
Once the autumn rains arrive, we will replant the cleared area as hazel coppice, creating a thriving habitat for wildlife and helping secure a brighter future for the Isle of Wight’s red squirrels.
A member of the felling team working carefully with a chainsaw at Howes Wood.
An open clearing in Howes Wood, with timber stacked and ready — soon to be replanted as hazel coppice.
The forestry team using a tractor and crane to move timber out of the woodland.
Logs stacked onto a trailer, ready to be taken from the site.
Machinery lifting a felled trunk, part of the woodland clearance work.
Thank you for following our woodland updates — every step we take brings us closer to protecting and nurturing the Isle of Wight’s red squirrels for future generations.
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