Pro Silva Britain Field Visit to Cwm Farm, Aberhafesp, Powys

Coed Cwm (9.9ha) was planted by the Forestry Commission (now NRW) in 1957 with a mixture of conifer species on an ASNW site retaining good native woodland hotspots. The woods were acquired by the farm as a FC disposal in 1995 by the present farmer’s father to recover a previous ownership and to deal with adjacency. Duncan Davies and his children are now taking charge of the woodland with the objective that the woods pay for themselves and generate income. The sale of forest products and a considerable investment in chicken sheds are seen as essential contributions to maintaining a viable farm income.  A local harvesting contractor is thinning the woodland with a view to transformation to CCF under the supervision of Mike Richards. Selective thinning and felling produce timber sold to local markets and for own use on the farm. The woods have been the backdrop of two recent Farm Woodlands & Income Generation events lead by Welsh Government, WoodKnowledge Wales, Mentera and Farming Connect.

Please bring own lunch and suitable clothing and clean footwear. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Facilities – ample parking is available outside the barns, there are toilets on site, the terrain is gently sloping with a good track leading into the woodland. Please be mindful of the usual hazards such as drains and ditches, uneven ground, harvesting residues and snags.

Numbers will be limited to a maximum of 25 attendees on a first come first served basis (it will be advertised to Pro Silva Britain members first). 

To book, please use this link 

For any queries, please contact Polly Spencer-Vellacott, Pro Silva Britain Administrator.