thebigword at Trantram's Mire


The project, part of a larger group at Lowther, represents the conversion of arable and grazing land to sustainable forestry. The projects will all have considerable benefits for wildlife, water quality in local rivers, and downstream flood mitigation. 

thebigword at Trantram's Mire

The project, part of a larger group at Lowther, represents the conversion of arable and grazing land to sustainable forestry. The projects will all have considerable benefits for wildlife, water quality in local rivers, and downstream flood mitigation. 

Species Mix

  • Alder
  • Aspen
  • Birch
  • Hawthorn
  • Rowan
  • Oak
  • Sycamore
  • Willow
  • Hazel
  • Douglas fir
  • Scots pine
  • Sitka spruce

thebigword at Trantram's Mire

1,374 trees 1.04 hectares Spring 2018 388 tonnes CO2

Project Additional Benefits

Flood Mitigation Productive Water Quality Wildlife