In the spring of 2021 we bid farewell to an old tree sited in a historic location on the Estate. The Common Walnut tree at the site of the former Cutlin Mill had been declared unsafe, as age, disease and environmental factors had all contributed to its demise and it was reduced to a standing monolith. In an attempt to resurrect life into the old site, located in a prominent position of Atherstone on Stour, we have today planted a replacement common walnut tree. The Juglans Regia, a large deciduous tree, attaining heights of 25–35 m (80 to 120 ft), and a trunk up to 2 m (6 ft) in diameter, has been planted in the perfect spot to afford this light demanding tree plenty of sunlight.
The old tree, providing a habit for various species, now sits side by side with the new and we are now looking forward to it growing and flourishing for many years to come.
The site of the former Cutlin Mill sits at the entrance to Lake Park, part of the Alscot Biodiversity Project; one of the first projects of its kind in the UK, where over 6,000 new hedging plants were planted to grow up along side the rejuvenated existing hedge that had failed over the years.
