Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway

Fieldfare Wood

Fieldfare Wood

Fieldfare Wood is a 3.51 ha woodland creation project near Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway. The project transforms rough grassland into diverse native woodland. It is an excellent option for individuals and organisations that don’t need to purchase carbon credits to support their sustainability strategy but still want to play a role in nature’s comeback.

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Project highlights

About the woodland

Fieldfare Wood is a small but highly impactful woodland creation project that will deliver many benefits to the local area. The project establishes a diverse mix of tree species, planted at varying densities throughout the site to maximise biodiversity gain and create variety in woodland structure. It links with existing woodland, with the majority of the planting located within the primary zone of the Native Woodland Habitat Network.

To ensure planting success in light of the local roe deer population, high-cost deer fencing has been installed - an essential but costly investment that enables successful tree establishment and gives the woodland the best chance of success.

Once established, the woodland will provide a range of benefits for local wildlife and the community. The diverse planting mix includes wetter areas and Scots pine woodland, which will help to support future populations of red squirrels. One of the project compartments includes predominantly rowan and shrub species to encourage ground-nesting birds in the surrounding fields and complement existing scrub habitat. Located less than one mile from Sanquhar, the woodland also has the potential to become a valued local nature space, providing opportunities for people to enjoy and connect with nature for years to come.

Project stats

  • Trees planted: 5,220 trees planted 
  • Planted: Spring 2026

Additional Benefits

Habitat corridors and linkage

This project links habitats previously separated by productive land or land less hospitable to wildlife.
Aerial view of woodland creation project improving water quality, showcasing natural vegetation and a meandering stream in a restoring landscape.

Improved water quality

Trees can intercept runoff from other land uses that could be potentially harmful to the river system such as fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, animal waste and silt.
Peatland restoration project showcasing healthy wetlands, vital for flood mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and carbon sequestration.

Flood mitigation

By intercepting, slowing, and/or absorbing surface and groundwater, trees help to prevent soil erosion. Healthy peat is believed to have greater soil water storage capacity, slowing the release of stored water.
A person in outdoor clothing is seen closing a wooden gate on a rural hillside, ensuring public access to green space. The area is surrounded by grassy terrain, tall wooden fence posts, and wire fencing.

Public access to green spaces

Gates and paths make these projects accessible to the public, improving access to green spaces. This is proven to positively impact mental health and well-being.
Close-up of pink flowers, creating habitat for biodiversity.

Biodiversity uplift

These projects will increase the amount, and variety, of flora and fauna species in the area.
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Project details

Technology, mechanism and certifications

This woodland is quality assured by Forest Carbon. 

Reduction type

Removal

Project duration

This woodland’s sponsorship period is 20 years.

SDGs

Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land, icon Sustainable Development Goal 6, Clean Water and Sanitation icon Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action, icon

FAQs

How do you ensure your sponsorship projects deliver on their impact objectives?

Quality assurance is crucial to avoid greenwashing and misuse of nature funding. With 55 years of combined experience, we've created guidelines to ensure projects achieve their impact goals:

Site visits to assess woodland health and stocking

We visit these woodlands during the establishment years to ensure proper management and tree planting. If development is unsatisfactory, we will work with the land manager to correct it.

Collaboration with trusted partners

We create high-integrity woodlands by collaborating with dedicated farmers, tenants, land managers, and foresters who have a proven track record of success.

Incentivisation through staggered payments

We incentivise effective woodland management by staggering payments, with the initial payment after planting and a second payment after a successful year-5 site visit, based on sponsorship sales.

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