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This community woodland was planted in March 2002 on what was previously opencast land restored for agricultural use in the early 1950's. There are 3 different woodland types: pure sweet chestnut, an oak, ash, hazel mix and a wet woodland. The long term objective of the site is to create a working coppice woodland to encourage the development of a local timber industry. Coppice products can include walking stocks, hurdles, thatching spars and fencing materials. These are obtained by periodically cutting trees down to a stump (or 'stool') which is then left to regrow.
How to get there:
Seale Wood is part of The National Forest. Overseal is the nearest town or village.
Pedestrian access only from the A444 Acresford road, south of Overseal. A layby for vehicles can be found on the A444 only 0.5km from the woodland entrance.
The nearest postcode is DE12 6HY.
OS Grid Reference: SK 303 143
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at info_nationalforest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.