Hampshire Woodland Conservation
We are a small private group quietly acquiring woodland and amenity land across Hampshire and Wiltshire — land worth protecting from development and neglect.
Discuss a SaleWho we are
Hampshire Woodland Conservation is a small private group of individuals committed to identifying, acquiring and stewarding rural woodland and amenity land across Hampshire and Wiltshire. We operate quietly, without fanfare, and with no interest in development of any kind.
We are not a charity, a developer, or a commercial operation. We are private buyers who believe that certain parcels of countryside — particularly those with Tree Preservation Orders, conservation designations, and established natural character — deserve long-term stewardship rather than short-term exploitation.
Our acquisitions are funded privately. We do not require mortgage finance and are able to move at a pace that suits the seller.
What we seek
We actively seek land subject to area or individual Tree Preservation Orders. Protected woodland of this nature aligns precisely with our conservation objectives.
Fields, clearings and mixed countryside parcels outside settlement boundaries. Sites of between 0.5 and 10 hectares are of particular interest to us.
Land within or adjacent to Special Protection Areas, Sites of Special Scientific Interest, or other conservation designations. The constraints others see as problems, we see as purpose.
Land with an existing track, private road or right of way providing practical access. We are not deterred by shared arrangements or informal routes.
Sites with mature trees, established hedgerows or natural screening. The older and more established the natural features, the greater our interest.
Our focus is the rural areas of Hampshire and Wiltshire — particularly the Test Valley, New Forest fringe, and surrounding countryside.
How we work
We approach landowners privately and without pressure. There is never any obligation to proceed and we respect that selling land is a considered decision.
We are funded privately and do not require mortgage finance. We can move at whatever pace suits the seller and are not dependent on any other transaction completing.
We make clear offers without unnecessary conditions. We will appoint solicitors promptly and aim to exchange within a reasonable timeframe from agreement.
Once acquired, land is managed sympathetically and in keeping with its natural character. We do not apply for planning permission and have no commercial objectives.
Our commitment to conservation is the foundation of every acquisition we make. We are not speculators, developers or commercial operators.
Get in touch
We welcome approaches from landowners who are considering selling rural woodland or amenity land in Hampshire or Wiltshire. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence. There is no obligation and no pressure — simply a private conversation between landowner and interested buyer.