As with most self seeded woodlands, it is the 'pioneer' species of birch that leads the way in establishing itself, along with rowan and willow, while whatever had been the dominant clear fell species; probably Sitka spruce. This woodland has really started to establish itself: it feels like a Scottish jungle and is surprisingly easy to lose oneself in, once you step off the footpaths.

A initial programme to reduce the gorse, which while being very helpful in protecting new saplings from hungry mouths and providing cover fore small animals and birds, would provide more room for other species.

As to be expected, this woodland has been so overgrown as to prevent people from walking in it, and as such has created the perfect habitat for woodland creatures to flourish and prosper. A proper exploration off the paths will discover the many different layers to this woodland and a few well placed wildlife cams will doubtless produce exciting results.

Without a doubt, it is the sheer diversity of flora and fauna that marks this as a really special woodland that would benefit from a light touch from human hands, allowing nature to take its natural and flourishing course.

Access is off a minor public road; the main entrance is shared with the neighbouring wood with a locked metal gate. A number of paths have been cut through the wood though this network could be expanded upon greatly as the growth is very thick.

Sporting rights are included with the sale of the wood.

These woods are perfect for honing bushcraft skills, observing wildlife and improving plant identification skills. Asgall Wood is at the perfect point in its young stage of life for an owner to shape for the future.

The Moray coast is a hidden gem of Scotland that has so far remained amongst the roads less travelled. From quaint fishing villages such as Portsoy and Findochty, to hidden bays dotted along the 50 mile coastal trail, this is a fantastic place to have a woodland base.

There are a number of castles to explore such as the ruined Duffus Castle nearby, to the magical Findlater Castle set looking out to sea and a reminder of time gone by, to the more formal gardens of the 'pearl of the north', Ballindalloch Castle.

Further up the coast is Elgin, Findhorn, Nairn and Inverness, that boasts great train and plane links, as well as being the closest you will get to 'urban' for quite some distance.