Slindon

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

National Trust Nature Reserve

Question 2

Size of the site

Answer 2

1400ha

Question 3

History of the site

Answer 3

Deforested then became airship site, converted to farming land then left to the National Trust in 1948

Question 4

Specific goal at Northwood

Answer 4

Reforest 76ha

Question 5

Northwood Project

Answer 5

Started in 2013 due to new funding and tenancy changes

Question 6

Why reforest here?

Answer 6

Previous woodland so it would reconnect woodlands and is on poor agricultural land.
Provides a buffer between farms to inhibit runoff

Question 7

Constraints

Answer 7

Archaeology
Public
Staffing
Grants needed
Deer Issue
Pheasant shooting
Cost

Question 8

Wood pastures on the site

Answer 8

Evidence it worked in the past.
Started in 2022
Form of agroforestry
But needs fences

Question 9

Community Engagement

Answer 9

Consultations, walks with locals, engagement - 10 local schools, tree planting events over 2 weekends

Question 10

Report Recommendations

Answer 10

Aim to use seedlings from local sources.
Start woodland pasture
Deer protection in most areas but fully natural regen in areas where woodland pasture will occur