Information on forestry operations in the Wylie woodlands

Overview

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Update 12/11/2024

Felling operations have now begun in areas 4 and 5 of the woodland (please see map for details)

To allow the work to be carried out as quickly and as safely as possible, public rights of way have been closed during operations.

Whilst we do not like to close off access to our forests, which are enjoyed by many, live harvesting sites are incredibly dangerous, and this is necessary to protect the safety of our staff, our contractors, and visitors to the woodland.

Please adhere to all closures and diversion notices when they are in place.

Find out more about visiting our forests safely here

Update 10/05/24

We’re pleased to say that a new contractor has now been appointed for felling operations in the Wylie woodland in the Sirhowyi valley, and work is due to begin imminently.

Towards the end of May, the timber stacks that have already been felled at roadside will be picked up and transported to a timber mill.

Felling work to remove the remaining 38 ha of larch trees that are infected with phytophthora ramorum (more commonly known as larch disease) will then take place in August, to avoid bird nesting season.

Please be aware there will be timber wagons using the forest road. For your safety and our contactors please adhere to any signage that may be in please.

Please note that this work is a continuation of our previous forestry operations within this woodland and is separate to the planning application for the Bedwas Tip reclamation proposal.

We’d like to thank the community and visitors to the woodland for their patience and understanding whilst this work is carried out.

Map showing affected areas in The Wylie

Please note the colours on the map signify the areas of the coupe where will work take place within the woodland

Replanting

Once all the diseased larch has been removed, we plan to replant trees in the affected areas. This will include a diverse mix of species to help ensure our woodlands are more resilient to pests and disease in the future.

Map showing plans to restock in the Wylie woodlands