New woodland - Blackwell

Overview

Forestry England invites your feedback on our draft plans for a new woodland, Blackwell Wood, near Luxborough in Exmoor National Park, Somerset.

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Why your views matter

Your feedback, as well as site surveys, will help shape the design proposal for how the new woodland could look.  Forestry England value your comments and feedback. 

What happens next

What happens next

The consultation will close at midnight on Friday 30th January 2026. All responses will be summarised and included in a consultation report along with our response to the key issues raised and published on the consultation portal. Consultation feedback and further surveys will help shape the design proposal we will submit to the Forestry Commission for regulatory review ahead of planting the new woodland.