Gwel an Bewnans

Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - Views From The Newly Planted Field Towards The Coast

Gwel an Bewnans

Tree Planting in Cornwall at Gwel an Bewnans

Gwel an Bewnans is a former grazing field, on the Cornish coast near St. Just, that is being planted with a mix of native broadleaf species.

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFO – Take only photos. Leave only footsteps.

To keep the woodland as natural as possible we don’t label individual trees and we ask that visitors do not place their own plaques, labels, flowers, etc in the woodland. Each tree we plant should be seen as part of a natural woodland.

Before visiting this woodland, please read our Frequently Asked Questions page, which gives you helpful tips about your tree and visitor guidance.

Gwel an Bewnans was an arable field, grazed by cattle, that is surrounded on all sides by Cornish stone hedging. It looks down into Kenidjack valley, once intrinsic to Cornish mining heritage. There are views to the sea and across the Cornish landscape.

The owners and local community are creating a woodland meadow with a circular pathway, seating spaces and permaculture focused edible growing.

The rest of the meadow is being be developed with flowering species encouraged and promoted. The aim is to create a beautiful, natural space that will function as a restful sanctuary and a possible venue for meeting and sharing.

The new trees form a circular woodland and copses within the field along with paths, benches and raised beds of flowers and vegetables.

A wide variety of native, British trees species have been planted throughout the area, improving its biodiversity.

This will create new wildlife habitats and corridors as well as providing food and nectar sources for birds and other animals.

Photo Gallery

  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - Views From The Newly Planted Field Towards The Coast
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – Views From The Newly Planted Field Towards The Coast
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - The Entrance To The Newly Planted Woodland
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – The Entrance To The Newly Planted Woodland
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - Before Planting Winter 2022
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – Before Planting Winter 2022
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - Young Saplings Planted In Tree Shelters To Protect Them From Rabbits
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – Young Saplings Planted In Tree Shelters To Protect Them From Rabbits
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - Newly Planted Trees In Shelters Around The Field Margin
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – Newly Planted Trees In Shelters Around The Field Margin
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - New Trees Are Planted In Shelters To Protect Them From Rabbits
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – New Trees Are Planted In Shelters To Protect Them From Rabbits
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - View From The Newly Planted Field Towards The Old Mine Pumphouse
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – View From The Newly Planted Field Towards The Old Mine Pumphouse
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - Sunset At The Newly Planted Field
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – Sunset At The Newly Planted Field
  • Gwel An Bewnans - Cornwall - The Newly Planted Field At Dusk
    Gwel An Bewnans – Cornwall – The Newly Planted Field At Dusk

Tree Species at Gwel an Bewnans

Since 2022 / 2023 EFORESTS has worked with the land owners and local volunteers to plant 510 new native tree species.

The following tree species were planted on the site:

IMPORTANT VISITOR INFO – Take only photos. Leave only footsteps.

To keep the woodland as natural as possible we don’t label individual trees and we ask that visitors do not place their own plaques, labels, flowers, etc in the woodland. Each tree we plant should be seen as part of a natural woodland.

Before visiting this woodland, please read our Frequently Asked Questions page, which gives you helpful tips about your tree and visitor guidance.

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