The east side of App’s Wood comprises mature oak with an understorey of birch natural regeneration and some overstood sweet chestnut coppice. There are also patches of alder found along the stream edges. Thinning of the birch would allow more light to reach the forest floor encouraging ancient woodland flowers to flourish in the spring. The west side of the wood comprises overstood sweet chestnut coppice, with occasional oak standards. Mature beech are found in this side of the wood and there is more birch along the stream.

App’s Wood has been designated as Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) by Natural England. ASNW is woodland that has been under constant tree cover since at least 1600AD. It is valued as a rich reserve of biodiversity. There is an approved Management Plan and Felling Licence for Skents Wood (of which App’s Wood is a part) – details of this are available upon request. The Management Plan is not mandatory, but it is full of good advice, and a lot of background information which will certainly be interesting and useful.

Please note, the cut timber stacked alongside the track is not included in the sale.

This wood is packed with evidence of wildlife. Muntjac, roe and fallow deer have been recorded in the vicinity of the woodland. There is plenty of opportunity to enhance the habitat for wildlife here, from the simple provision of bird and bat boxes to the management of the tree cover and ground flora.

- An ancient semi-natural mixed woodland within the High Weald AONB.

- A plentiful supply of firewood.

- Many splendid mature oaks.

- Stunning bluebells in the Spring.

- Extremely private, surrounded by privately owned woodlands on three sides and field views to the east.

Access to App’s Wood is via a set of double metal gates off Free Heath Road (an owner will be provided the combination number for these locked gates). A stoned track leads to the ride stop entrance to App’s Wood. Here owners can drive in and park a car within the wood itself.

There are no public footpaths within the wood or adjoining the wood.

The wood is sold with the sporting rights.

The owner of App’s Wood will be asked to enter a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the wood.

For those looking for firewood, the birch may benefit from some thinning to allow more light through to the forest floor. It is a good firewood as because it burns well and produces a moderate amount of heat. It splits fairly easy and dries fast once split. In the coming years this woodland has enormous potential to provide a steady and sustainable supply of excellent firewood.

Alternatively, why not construct a basic wildlife hide or set up wildlife cameras to catch observe and enjoy the wildlife?

The management plan suggests that during the 16th and 17th centuries Skents Wood would have provided important fuel wood for the many iron furnaces then present in the vicinity. It seems likely that what would have originally been oak woodland with hornbeam coppice was converted to mainly sweet chestnut coppice in the late 19th century (as there are not many very large coppice stools in evidence). It is understood that the woodland previously formed part of the Bayham Abbey estate of the Marquess of Camden, which was broken up in the 1990s.

There are several important historical sites all within a short distance of App’s Wood. The English Heritage site of Bayham Abbey is approx. 3 miles north and features ruins dating back to the 13th century. Scotney Castle is approx. 3 miles away – this impressive 14th century moated castle is well worth a visit. For those who love water, Bewl Water is only 4 miles from App’s Wood and offers various water sports, as well as cycling and fishing. There is a 15th century pub called the Elephants Head in Hook Green, walking distance from App’s Wood.