Tinney's Firs - SALISBURY

Long term intentions

The long-term intentions are to maintain and enhance this attractive mature woodland for the benefit of wildlife and visitors. Tinney's Firs should remain as a predominantly mixed broadleaf uneven-aged woodland with a varied stand structure and a diverse range of habitats. The mature Scots pine and larch should be retained, as these large conifers provide interest and variety in the wood. They should remain until the end of their natural life and gradually succeeded by a regenerating broadleaf understorey.

Management is on a continuous cover basis so there is the possibility that some small selective fellings will be needed if and when natural regeneration needs to be encouraged and if the stand conditions deem it appropriate. Many of the old oaks will be left to senescence and beyond resulting in veteran trees throughout the wood. Others will gradually fall to the ground, punching holes in the canopy and allowing space for the regeneration of native broadleaves. Oak, ash and rowan natural regen should be encouraged where possible; sycamore and beech regeneration should not be allowed to dominate the understorey. There should be minimal rhododendron and a variety of interesting ground flora throughout the wood.

The Trust's corporate objective of increasing people's awareness and enjoyment of woodland will be achieved by continuing to provide and maintain a car park and appropriate access tracks throughout the wood.