New woodland - Okement

Results updated 28 May 2026

Thanks for your interest in our proposals for Okement Wood, a new woodland we are planning to create in Devon.

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.

Files:

Closed 6 Mar 2026

Opened 9 Feb 2026

Contact

Woodland Creation Team

woodland.creation@forestryengland.uk

Overview

Forestry England invites your feedback on our draft plans for new woodland, Okement Wood

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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.  For those that would like to view the plans in person, and speak to a member of our team, please come along to our public consultation event on 24th February 2026 from 4pm to 7pm at Inwardleigh and Folly Gate Village Hall, New Road, Folly Gate, Okehampton, EX20 3AB

What happens next

What happens next

The consultation will close at midnight on 6th March 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.  

Events

  • Public Consultation Event

    From 24 Feb 2026 at 16:00 to 24 Feb 2026 at 19:00

    Consultation Event to be held on 24th February 2026 from 4pm to 7pm at Inwardleigh and Folly Gate Village Hall, New Road, Folly Gate, Okehampton, EX20 3AB

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Audiences

  • Local community member

Interests

  • Recreation
  • Wildlife management
  • Woodland management