The plan of work includes restoring the derelict coppice-with-standards, improving and maintaining the tracks, clearings and entrance whilst managing and conserving the woodland on a self-financing basis. The long-term aim is to preserve the woodland for future generations whilst developing a sustainable and environmentally beneficial rural business, as has been the case for many years at Bonny’s Wood.
Conservation is key to the woodland progression and is linked with the production of firewood and biomass. Commercial and conservation management can benefit each other, with the re-coppicing works helping to develop new habitat layers throughout the woodland, also creating flyways and habitat corridors for many endangered invertebrates. The management of coppice greatly benefits the eco-system and improves bio-diversity in the woodland, complying with UK Bio-Diversity Action Plan (UK BAP).
All members of the Bonny’s Wood team have a great interest in the ecology of the woodlands, which is used daily throughout all aspects of the business, enabling our team to gain specialist knowledge from working in such a rich and fulfilling environment.
As Bonny’s Wood is a working woodland, there is no public access without the owner’s prior approval.
About Bonny’s Wood
Bonny’s Wood is located in Clayton, West Sussex and is classified as an Ancient Semi Natural Woodland (ASNW) with a National Vegetation Classification: NVC 8.
It is home to ancient woodland native species such as oak trees with hazel, field maple, birch and ash coppice, together with a range of native woody shrubs, including hawthorn, wild crab apple, holly and honeysuckle. The ground flora consists of bluebells, wood anemones and many more herb species – indications of the ancient classification. The woodland has received praise for its range of preserved native species.
With approval from the Forestry Commission, a management plan has been drawn up, with the aim to bring the working woodland back to its traditional and historical method of management and sustainable production.
Committed to Sustainable Tree Care
Meet the team.
Matthew Stuart
Owner & Arborist
Matthew Stuart is an ISA Certified Arborist (Certification ID: UI-1298A), TRAQ and LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection Qualified.
Having over twenty-five years of experience in the tree industry, Matthew provides the business with the expertise, knowledge and practice to excel in any situation.
Pippin
Arb Dog
Committed to Excellence, Rooted in Nature
Discover our certifications and practices that guarantee expert care and sustainable management for every tree and woodland.
Certified Arborists on Staff
Our team includes ISA-certified and TRAQ qualified arborists, ensuring expert knowledge and safe tree care practices for all projects.
Eco-Friendly Forestry Practices
We employ sustainable methods that protect ecosystems while enhancing forest health and biodive
Trusted Conservation Partnerships
Collaborations with local conservation groups underline our commitment to preserving natural habitats for future generations.
Practices
Understanding the increasing need for environmental care, Bonny’s Wood aims to recycle 100% of all green waste produced. Tree surgery and general maintenance generate a large amount of green waste, the majority of which we chip and supply mulch, biomass woodchip or process to be supplied locally as firewood. All non-green wastes produced are recycled by reducing the materials we use, re-using previous materials where possible or sending them to appropriate facilities for recycling.
We use bio-chain oil with alkylate petrol which is virtually free from sulphur, benzene and solvents, making it less harmful than regular petrol. Our depot and office are off-grid, fully powered by solar energy, where we store energy for later use in our hybrid generator. We have also invested in electric mobiles to further our environmental care initiative.
