Sawmill Wood, Lanchester

Sawmill Wood is a well-managed, productive commercial forest offering medium-term timber income, strong infrastructure and sustainable management credentials, set within an attractive and accessible County Durham location. Certified under the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS), confirming compliance with recognised sustainable forest management principles.

Description - Well-managed commercial woodland of mixed species and age with excellent access and strong future growth potential.

The woodland is predominantly stocked with productive conifer species, primarily Sitka spruce and Japanese larch forming the majority of the commercial crop. There are also areas of Scots pine and mixed conifers, alongside a range of native broadleaves including Silver birch, rowan, Common alder, beech, poplar and willow.

The woodland has a diverse age structure, ranging from recently stocked areas (2023) and young crops (2015-2029) through to mature areas dating from the 1960s. It has been managed in accordance with the best silvicultural practices, which has included

About 171.45 acres (69.38 hectares)
For sale as a whole

Location & Directions - The site is situated within an attractive part of the County Durham countryside, within short proximity to established roundwood markets and mills covering a wide range of timber products.

From Lanchester, take the B6296 west, turn onto Broadwood Lane. The land is on the north side and is accessed from Knitsley Lane running north from Broadwood Lane.

Access - The access is well defined, suitable for heavy goods vehicles, with a well-developed internal network of forest roads, rides and extraction routes throughout the compartments, together with a well-positioned timber stacking area. The public road from the plantation to the A6 / B6301 is identified as being a consultation route for timber transport, requiring notification and condition survey procedures where applicable. The access points are established for both standard and HGV use, with a principal access and secondary access identified.

Sporting And Mineral Rights - The sporting rights are owned by the seller and will be included within this sale. They are currently let under annual agreements.

The mineral rights are under separate ownership and are excluded from this sale.