A young woodland of fantastic diversity, close to the Moray coast.
Located Broadley, Buckie, Moray. ## Region This wood is in the [Northern Scotland](https://tom.woodlands.co.uk/buying-a-wood/northern-scotland) region. ## Agent This wood is managed by Torquil Varty and Rachel Bower. They can be contacted by email torquilandrachel@woodlands.co.uk or phone 01307 467393 07803 903 203 . ## DescriptionAsgall Wood has good vehicular access off the quiet adjacent B-road and is located in a lovely part of the northern Scotland. The woods were clear felled some time ago and have turned into a perfect example of a self seeded woodland: regeneration at its best.
The benefits of natural regeneration are inumerable from an environmental perspective, with much less likelihood of disease coming from tree nurseries. Nature has a fine way of allowing the stronger species to thrive, specific to ground conditions.
Natural regeneration can create more natural landscapes and species mixes and these can be far more beneficial to wildlife. Naturally regenerating trees have more beneficial mycorrhizal fungi, which help with water and soil nutrient uptake, and also help the sharing resources between trees.
This woodland will develop and mature in many different ways as the years go by, giving a unique opportunity for a family to follow it on its journey.
Demand for woodland is high and early viewing is recommended.
### TreesAs 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.
### WildlifeAs 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.
### FeaturesWithout 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, tracks and footpathsAccess 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.
### Rights and covenantsSporting rights are included with the sale of the wood.
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland. ### ActivitiesThese 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.
### Local area and historyThe 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.
## Location * OS Landranger: OS No. 28 * Grid ref: NJ 392 620 * Nearest post code: AB56 5HP * GPS coordinates: 57.6441, -3.02001 ### DirectionsFrom Inverness: