Woodlands competition

The bienniel forestry woodlands competition runs this year. Organised by the Forestry Section of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, its aim is to help people to focus on the development of woods and forestry in the county.

The competition has been judged and the winners are listed below.

All aspects of woodlands are covered in the competition.

Winners receive a trophy and runners up a certificate.

There has been a superb response with many new names amongst those looking for recognition.

The Winners for 2006

Class one

For newly planted areas of between 0.5ha and 20.0ha formed before 1st October 2002 and since 1st October 2000.

1st and Winner of the ECC International Perpetual Trophy: Woodland Trust for Sanctuary Wood, Gorran, nr St Austell
2nd. The National Trust for Millennium Wood, Lanhydrock, Nr Bodmin
Highly commended. Mr Simon & Mrs Lesley Trehane for Pencoose Farmhouse, St Erme, Nr Truro

Class two

For woods or compartments of between 0.5ha and 20.0ha which have been renovated or are undergoing renovation from a neglected state, since 1st October 2003. 'Neglected' means damaged for many years. 'Renovated' means upgrading the value of the woodland through thinning and/or restocking.

1st and Winner of the Silvanus Perpetual Trophy: Mr J Previte for Bokenna Wood, Ashford Mill, Nr Bodmin
2nd The Duchy of Cornwall for Pencalenick Wood, Tresillian, Nr Truro

Class three

For woods or compartments between 0.5ha and 20.0ha of any age, one of the main objects for which is nature conservation.

1st and Winner of the Duchy of Cornwall Trophy: The National Trust for Greatwood, Lanhydrock, Nr Bodmin
2nd Dr James Whetter for West Bodrugan, Gorran, Nr St Austell

Class four

For woods or compartments between 0.5ha and 20.0ha which were established before 1st October 1984 and are managed primarily for timber production. This can be either coniferous, broadleaf or mixed woodland.

1st and Winner of the Lord Falmouth Trophy: The Duchy of Cornwall for Ladock Wood, Ladock, Nr Truro
No second prize

Class five

For whole woods, areas of woods or significantly wooded parkland which are managed with special emphasis on landscape and/or recreation.

1st and Winner of the Cornwall County Council Trophy: The National Trust for Lanhydrock Park Woods, Lanhydrock, Nr Bodmin
2nd Woodland Trust for Trenant Wood, Looe

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