About

The Hilly Field

Thank you for your interest in Caring for Small Woodlands on Dartmoor!
Please donate to help us in our work.
We manage 45acres of ancient woodland and organic pasture on Dartmoor for community and environmental benefit.
In 2018 we won Silver at the Royal Forestry Society 'Excellence in Forestry Awards', and 2nd Prize at Devon County Show in 2014 for best mixed objective woodland. There is lots of information on our website www.thehillyfield.co.uk

After years of struggle, in 2018 we successfully overturned a major public inquiry into permitted rights of sustainable forestry and have now set a planning precedent for what is recognised as 'reasonably necessary' for small-scale forestry on a national park.

Our planning case has proved the need for: 1) A timber-drying store for our forest products (planks / firewood etc.) 2) A machinery and equipment store and 3) a welfare and workspace where we can add value to the timber we have grown on site.

Our agreement with Dartmoor National Park Authority also set a precedent by giving permission for two residential 'single-unit caravans' to be used by workers engaged in helping us carry out our Forestry Commission approved woodland management plan.

If you can help us carry out our work and continue to campaign for small woodland restoration on Dartmoor then we are very grateful for any financial or 'in-kind' support. Many thanks. Doug King-Smith

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