New woodland - Blackwell

Results updated 12 Mar 2026

Thanks for your interest in our proposals for Blackwell Wood, a new woodland we are planning to create on the edge of Exmoor in Somerset.

We have now carefully considered all the responses we received to our recent public consultation. These have been summarised into a consultation report together with our response to the key issues raised, which can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

We will shortly be submitting our proposals for regulatory review by the Forestry Commission ahead of planting the new woodland.  As our plans progress, we will update our website here.

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Closed 30 Jan 2026

Opened 12 Jan 2026

Contact

Woodland Creation Team

woodland.creation@forestryengland.uk

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.  

Audiences

  • Local community member

Interests

  • Recreation
  • Wildlife management
  • Woodland management