Our Woodlands
Eyreton Wood
In 2005 we took ownership of Eyreton Wood in Crosby (see map below)
This is a mature piece of native woodland. In Spring, before the leaves of the trees unfurl, the floor of the wood is covered with an almost unending carpet of hundreds of thousand of wild garlics.
"The woods are open to the public at all times."
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To Farmers and Landholders
We would like to work with farmers and landholders in the Isle of Man in creating areas of new woodland along field margins, field corners, or on other pieces of land. Our aims are to provide wildlife corridors for birds and insects, as well as enhancing the beauty of the Island and making a significant contribution to carbon capture for its future.
Small areas of new woodland can make a real difference to the effects of climate change, for each acre planted will eventually capture 190 tonnes of carbon dioxide. Last year we planted approximately 800 trees at various sites on the Island. This year we hope to do more, because every five hundred trees we plant will capture one tonne of carbon dioxide each year. Bare figures are impressive, but do not illuminate the added benefits of an increasingly beautiful landscape for our children and grand-children.
If you have a corner of a field, or an area of land which you would like to have planted with young trees, we are able to provide the trees and volunteers to plant them. All we ask is that you make the area stock-proof for the first ten years of the young trees’ life. A donation towards the cost of the trees would be most welcome, but is not obligatory.
As farmers and landowners you will already be aware of the value of wildlife corridors and woodland habitat for increasing the biodiversity and health of the land. Not only do they provide food and protection for insects and birds, but they also provide a safe environment for pollinating and beneficial insects, which are so important in the growing of food crops.
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Memorial Trees
We have a very beautiful site in Sulby Glen by the side of the Sulby river, where we are able to plant a tree for you in memory of the life of a loved one. We would be delighted if you are able to attend the planting of the tree, although we are able to plant the tree on your behalf. The site may be visited at any time, to enjoy the tranquil setting while re-living memories.
The cost of a memorial tree is £25.00 which covers the cost of the tree and its planting, together with a protective cage and stakes.
Should you wish to arrange for a tree to be planted, please contact
Mrs. V. Barnett (Telephone: 843 726 or e-mail: barnett@manx.net