National Trust- NI - Castle Ward Woodland Restoration
The National Trust wants to restore semi-natural broadleaf woodland at Castle Ward Estate in Northern Ireland, primarily by removing invasive species like cherry laurel and Rhododendron ponticum, thinning sycamore, and planting native species including hazel. The work runs from October 2026 to February 2027 with follow-up treatments in 2027 and 2028.
- Closed10 August 2026, 16:00
- Published15 July 2026
- Value£100k
- BuyerTHE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
- WhereCastle Ward Estate, Strangford Lough AONB
- CategoryGrounds, forestry & agriculture
- RegionNorthern Ireland
You'll want to look if you do woodland management and invasive species control, and can work within sensitive ecological areas with protected species
You'll need
- Compliance with environmental legislation and best practice
- Protected species awareness (red squirrels, pine martens, badgers)