Creation of New Native Woodland at Castle Farm and Heggs Farm, Arkengarthdale

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Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority awarded a contract to Maydencroft Ltd for the creation of new native woodland at Castle Farm and Heggs Farm near Reeth in Arkengarthdale.

The project covered 32 hectares across the two adjacent farms and involved creating an access track for quad bike access, ground preparation including bracken control, fence removal, new fencing, and tree planting according to a detailed specification.

A total of 33,630 trees and shrubs were planted and protected, with planting densities of 1,600 stems per hectare in the lower section and 1,100 stems per hectare in the higher area.

Trees were individually protected as the area was not made rabbit proof.

A maximum of 20% of the area was left as open space around footpaths, archaeological features, existing priority habitats, and rocky areas with shallow soil.

The scheme underwent the EIA determination process and all other consents were in place prior to works starting.

The contract value was £209,206.45.