Woodland At Crawley Hill, Uley, Gloucestershire, GL11

Description

The woodland at Crawley Hill is an attractive site extending to approximately 57.00 acres of mature deciduous woodland. It is sloping in nature, with a footpath and public bridleway crossing the land. There is access available off Crawley Hill, beneficial for management of the land and the soils are described as shallow lime-rich soils over chalk or limestone. The woodland comprises of ancient and semi-natural woodland being mixed broadleaves of Beech, Ash, Hazel and Sycamore, in addition to Scots & Corsican Pine and Western Red Cedar. The woodland provides ideal conservation opportunities, and the existing trees provide a haven for a wide variety of fauna.

Condition

We are informed there are mixed ages and compartmentalised with some natural regeneration and other areas planted from 1960s onwards. Any intervention should focus on a light selective canopy thinning, with a limited restocking of beech and hazel required. The beech crop in the north east leg of the woodland is considered to be of good merchantable quality and size so a selective thinning (removing 10 to 15% of all stems) could comprise 50% better / larger stems for income generation and 50% poorer stems for crop quality improvement. The Western Red Cedar and mixed broadleaf crops would benefit from light thinning in the next 5 to 10 years. Further detailed notes advising on current requirements and future maintenance proposals are available from the Agent.

Location and Access

The land is located off Crawley Hill, to the north of the small village of Uley which provides everyday amenities. To the east lies the market town of Dursley, providing a wider range of everyday facilities. The woodland is well located to the nearby M5 motorway, with Junction 13 within 5.5 miles, providing links to Bristol, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

Planning

The land is designated to be within the open countryside and prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority, Stroud District Council.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights

Sporting rights are currently in hand and can be included by negotiation. The mineral and standing timber rights are included as far as they are owned.

Viewing

At any reasonable daylight hour with a set of sales particulars and with the usual courtesy shown to the occupier.