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49.5 acres, Woodland for Sale Elland Park Wood, Elland, West Yorkshire
For Sale - £245,000

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Elland Park Wood lies on south-facing slopes above the River Calder on the northeast outskirts of Elland. Halifax and Huddersfield are both less than 5 miles away while the proximity of the M62 affords easy access from Leeds and beyond.

The upper northern part of the wood is designated as ‘Ancient Semi-natural Woodland’, meaning it has been woodland for at least 400 years. This is borne out by a near-continuous canopy of impressive oak trees. The rest of the wood is designated as ‘Ancient Replanted Woodland’ – here oak remains the dominant species, but you will also find minor elements of sycamore, beech and birch.

Aside from some areas of holly and occasional thorn bushes, the woodland floor beneath the canopy is largely clear of entangling vegetation, being dominated by native species like bluebell, wood rush, fern and wild garlic.

Access is via two gated entrances off the A6025 Park Road into the wood’s southern boundary. These both connect with a network of internal switchback tracks giving access to the higher ground above. These internal tracks have not been used for some time and are in need of clearance and upgrade.

An annual wayleave payment is made to the woodland owner for the pylon on the south side of the wood, and for the underground wayleave beyond. Wayleave payments (which are currently under review) will pass to the new owner.

Native oak woodlands of this size are rare to the market in this area. Aside from owning a sylvan heritage, Elland Park contains a significant volume of oak stems which (subject to the necessary consents) hold the promise of some valuable lumber.

If It Were Mine
I would want to improve the internal 4WD access tracks to better facilitate management and enjoyment. I would also consider acquiring a Forestry Commission approved plan for the sensitive management and utilisation of this ancient woodland.

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.