Kestrel Meadow is a parcel of ex-agricultural land situated within the stunning Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), an area celebrated for its unspoiled countryside and rich historical heritage.

It offers a new custodian the opportunity to create a lasting legacy by establishing new woodland that will be enjoyed by future generations. As there are currently no standing trees within the meadow, there is tremendous potential to increase biodiversity and foster rich new habitats.

The project of transforming Kestrel Meadow into a woodland would not only contribute to environmental conservation but also create an amenity asset which could be enjoyed with family and friends, offering the chance to manage a young woodland and practise bush craft skills. The absence of public rights of way ensures privacy and tranquillity, allowing the woodland to develop undisturbed.

Accessed via a well-maintained stoned track, Kestrel Meadow is ideally situated near the brow of a hill, offering scenic views to the west, north and east. There is a generous area of hardstanding at the entrance which provides ample space for vehicular parking. From here, the land has an extremely gentle gradient away towards the woodland bank at the far end of the meadow which marks the northern boundary. The woodland belt beyond the northern boundary provides excellent privacy as well as a source of seeds which will help with the natural regeneration of the open land. The eastern and western boundaries are marked with field stakes and bright blue paint.

Kestrel meadow is ripe for planting a diverse range of trees, including native species, fruit, and nut trees. Imagine walking through the future woodland, where carefully planted trees have matured into a vibrant canopy, providing shady spots and secluded areas. For those interested in woodland management, there is ample future scope to manage and shape the woodland, with possibilities for thinning, clearing, and further planting to diversify the land.

To find Kestrel Meadow, once you arrive at the main double metal gates, carefully climb them and follow the access track through the woodland. The stone track will then continue to your left across the open land. Continue all the way to the end where the entrance to Kestrel Meadow will be on your right hand side.