Core Hill Wood
Core Hill Wood is situated just north of Sidmouth in East Devon approximately two miles north of the town. The wood is part of a wider landscape that includes Fire Beacon Hill and is part of Harpford Common, and this area lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Core Hill Wood is among other woodlands in the area located on the higher ground, which is typical of most woodland sites in the area. Core Hill Wood is a 10.4-hectare (25.7-acre) woodland managed by the Woodland Trust. The Woodland Trust has a new management plan for the wood. Management efforts focus on conserving veteran trees, promoting biodiversity, and restoring heathland habitats. The Woodland Trust collaborates with partners like the RSPB and local councils on conservation efforts. Core Hill Wood is also part of the broader Firebeacon Grazing Project, which aims to create linked areas of lowland heath and wood pasture across Fire Beacon Plantation, Fire Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve, and ...