Forestry England rangers are thanking the public for their patience as timber harvesting work gets underway at Bellever Forest, Postbridge. Several hectares of sustainably produced timber are being harvested across the forest.
Bellever Forest is open for visitors throughout the work, but there will be times when walking trails, Public Rights of Way, and car parks will be closed. Closures will be worked in sections to keep disruption to a minimum, so visitors are asked to follow all signage and staff instructions for their safety.
Forestry England’s Dartmoor Forester, Ben Philipps, explained:
“Bellever Forest is a working woodland producing sustainable timber. Wood is a strong and renewable material with many uses from huge construction projects, right down to small items in our own homes, like paper.
“We are working across most of the forest to thin trees where they are growing closely together. This is an essential part of sustainable forest management, and means removing selected trees to give the remaining ones more space to grow to their potential. Thinning reduces competition for resources like light and water, and also allows more light to reach the forest floor, which improves habitat for ground flora and wildlife.
“The forest is still open to visitors, but please follow all signs and instructions for your safety. We will be working in sections to minimise disruption and, as long as weather conditions allow, we will be finished by autumn.”
For more information about the work happening in Bellever Forest, please visit https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/forestry-operations-bellever-forest
Forestry England is England’s largest supplier of timber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Forestry England cares for the nation’s forests to support jobs and industry, provide homes for wildlife to thrive, and create places for people to connect with nature and enjoy themselves.
Visit the Dartmoor Forest Plan to find out more about how Forestry England manages Bellever Forest.
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