Follow our Victorian woodland, Spence Plantation, and its journey from the dense undergrowth of invasive species to a thriving and diverse habitat for all the enjoy. About Our Woodland From Ordnance Survey maps, we can see that our woodland, Spence Plantation, was first developed sometime between 1888 and 1901, making it around 120 years old. … Continued

When we arrived at Louma we were lucky enough to inherit a Victorian arboretum, known locally as Spence Plantation. Previous owners had begun planting it between 1888 and 1901, making some of the trees, which include non-native turkey oaks, plus sycamores, beech and hazel, more than 120 years old. The woodland had stood neglected for … Continued