Wildlife

WILDLIFE

A wildlife tower for the Barn Owl Trust.

Using circular economy principals to create a low carbon, compostable, wildlife tower.

A space for Barn Owls, Small Owls, Kestrels, Bats, and small hole nesting birds.

Collaboration

Thanks to all of the contributors and collaborators:

Site and patronage by Wildlands Suffolk

Photography by Bill Jackson

Ecology by the Barn Owl Trust

Structural Design by Odace

UK grown timber by Vastern Timber

Low carbon foundations by No More Digging

Construction & Deconstruction

The structure uses low carbon construction techniques and materials; srew pile foundations, UK grown Douglas Fir structural timber and Larch timber cladding.

The structure is built off-site in modules, and lifted into place, reducing time on site to two days. The modules are fixed together with screws and bolts which allow for ease of disassembly at the end of the structure’s life.

The untreated timber is safe for inhabitants, and can be easily reused, recycled or composted at the end of the building’s life.

In Use

The structure will be supplemented with internal habitat boxes, and monitored with trail cameras throughout 2026.