Hi Sylvia thanks for your question about the tree felling which is causing a lot of interest and concern as you say.  John and Venetia Bell have told me that it is managed by the Forestry Commission who have a 999 year lease on it. They are not in fact planning to fell ALL the trees as some people seem to think but rather a proportion of soft wood pines. They are also planning to thin other areas by 30%. I have attached some maps which detail the relevant areas. Also Venetia believes that they will probably not replant the felled areas but instead regenerate them naturally. Hope this helps.

Brian