The Forestry Commission have been clearing away the non-native plantation species on this site to restore it as an ancient woodland site. The very dense regeneration of birch in particluar illustrates that most of the woodland ecosystem processes are still functioning properly, and this will shortly become a very nice native woodland again.
Or should do.
Unfortunately, this site neighbouring the Dall Estate is the area proposed to be cleared for two golf courses as part of a £1.3 billion development. Replacing ancient woodland sites with manicured golf courses is not an appropriate form of restoration, will not produce a slight-moderate positive impact and, contrary to the environmental audit produced, these sites are not of "low instrinsic value"
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