Tree Management Strategy

We are only short term custodians of the Woodland at Glenny Wood. Therefore we need to ensure the area is as safe as we can and has a sustainable future.

Our approach therefore to managing the woodland is on a risk assessment basis. Our method of managing the risk is below, with both professional tree inspections and local trees checks.

In looking to the future of Glenny Wood, in 2007, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 we have planted circa 300 mature trees around 5 feet high or more. Also during this time we have planted around 5500 tree saplings and these are our hedge rows.

More than two thirds of the site is covered by a Tree Preservation Order TPO, see map below. This means no work can be undertaken on an individual tree in a TPO area without planning permission. This we manage with North Somerset Council. When permission is granted a similar number of trees has to be replanted.

Our approach - 

1 - Professional tree Inspection is undertaken by O Frost Arboriculture specialist in tree and forestry consultancy throughout the South West on an Annual basis

2 - Recommendations from inspection to be reviewed and action commenced within a reasonable time following receipt. If works needed, permission, planning and felling licences obtained prior to works commencing. Replacement trees planted as per planning requirements.

3 - Local passive site reviews of the trees in the main using area are undertaken every two months, by trained Glenny Wood volunteer. These reviews are recorded and any actions identified, progressed.

4 - Local site visual reviews are regularly undertaken from the tracks, of the trees in the rest of the woodland area.

5 - Trees planted in 2007, 2019, 2022 2023, 2024, 2024 are checked to ensure they are healthy. Remedial action to be taken as necessary. Further major tree planting exercises will be undertaken on a regular basis.

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6 - It is recognised that Glenny Wood does suffer from Ash Dieback. Work suggested during the annual inspection, to control this and to ensure the safety of the site, site users and contractors is welcome and supported.

7 - Windy weather policy is in place, with site closure consideration undertaken once speeds are forecasted at 32mph is in place.

8 - To manage the site we have split it in two main areas, zones 1 & 2. Focus is on zone 1, the main using area, our greatest risk area. 

• Zone 1, is shown on tree survey map below. This is the area most used and where camping takes place.
• Zone 2 is the remainder of the site, sloping woodland areas.
• Zone 3 is the Highlands
• Click on the map below, to view as larger image

Tree Management Zones

Tree Planting Approach 2025

During February and March 2025 we planted a lot more Trees and Sapling trees.

• We are in the process of sourcing 24 trees to plant, around 1.8 metres tall. 5 of these trees are being planted due to planning requirements and the remaining 19 is in line with our policy of improving the numbers of trees on site and ensuring the future of the site.
  • Trees Ordered include - 
    • Wild Cheery
    • Rowan
    • Crab Apple
    • Scotts Pine
    • Oak
    • Apple

• The Woodland trust are also donating a further 420 saplings trees made up of following packs - 
  • Medium Wildlife (105 saplings)
  • Medium Working Wood (105 saplings)
  • Medium Wild Wood (105 saplings)
  • Medium Year Round Colour (105 saplings)

• We have also have planted 10 Apple Trees from Thatcher’s Cider which was much appreciated