Forest Carbon at Wychwood Woodland creation via sponsorship


Set within the Upper Tweeddale National Scenic Area near Broughton, Wychwood will restore native woodland, boost biodiversity, and enhance the scenic Tweed Trail while improving water quality and flood resilience. Click here to sponsor now, or reach out to our team for larger sponsorship purchases.

About this project


Wychwood is native broadleaf tree sponsorship site located near Broughton. The project will deliver valuable co-benefits, including biodiversity enhancement, improved water quality, increased habitat connectivity, and enhanced amenity value for the local area. Situated within the Upper Tweeddale National Scenic Area, the woodland will contribute to the area's visual appeal and landscape character.

The project forms part of Forest Carbon’s new tree sponsorship offering, designed to support smaller-scale woodlands that can’t afford or justify the cost of Woodland Carbon Code certification. This approach allows businesses and individuals to directly fund impactful woodland projects like Wychwood, creating a meaningful connection with the land and the people who steward it.

Much of the Wychwood site lies within the floodplain of the upper River Tweed and was formerly used as grazed farmland. Establishing woodland here will significantly improve local hydrology: tree planting will increase soil stability and water retention, helping to manage water levels and reduce flood risk.

The creation of this native broadleaf woodland will expand the forest cover in the Scottish Borders and establish a vital riparian habitat that is currently lacking in the surrounding area. Riparian woodlands are among the most valuable habitats for wildlife, supporting both terrestrial and aquatic species. This new woodland will also help reduce diffuse pollution from nearby agricultural activity by acting as a natural buffer between farmland and watercourses, thereby enhancing water quality.

A burn runs through the site and, while not part of the River Tweed Special Area of Conservation, it flows into it just a few hundred metres downstream. Consequently, any ecological improvements to the burn will directly benefit the wider River Tweed SAC ecosystem.

Biodiversity uplift
Biodiversity uplift

This woodland will protect and enhance habitats for both terrestrial and aquatic species. Planting along the burn will provide essential shade, helping to regulate water temperature and prevent overheating - creating favourable conditions for a range of species to thrive.

Improve water quality
Improve water quality

This woodland will improve the health of the burn, which feeds into the River Tweed. Situated on a large floodplain that has been heavily grazed in the past, the site will benefit from the exclusion of livestock - reducing bank erosion and limiting sediment runoff. These changes are expected to enhance gravel quality downstream, supporting key species like salmon and trout during spawning.

Habitat linkage and corridors
Habitat linkage and corridors

While there are pockets of native woodland upstream and downstream, this stretch of the floodplain remains relatively sparse. The Wychwood project will bridge this gap, significantly improving habitat connectivity along the river corridor and creating a continuous refuge for wildlife across the landscape.

Public access to green space
Public access to green space

The site lies within the target area of the Destination Tweed project, which links a network of initiatives and a walking trail stretching from the source of the Tweed to the sea. The River Tweed Trail passes alongside the Wychwood site, the woodland will enhance the landscape for visitors - offering a more scenic and biodiverse experience with clear recreational and wellbeing benefits  

Species Mix

  • Alder
  • Aspen
  • Birch
  • Cherry
  • Oak
  • Rowan
  • Willow
  • Wych Elm
  • Blackthorn
  • Elder
  • Hawthorn
  • Hazel
  • Holly

Forest Carbon at Wychwood

11,712 trees 7.69 hectares Spring 2025 0 tonnes CO2


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