Forestry

Forestry, or Silviculture, to give it its proper name, involves several processes within the woodlands that we all benefit from. Forestry is often associated with felling trees as a crop for use in several ways; yet, there’s so much evidence to show that woodlands are important for biodiversity, flood prevention, soil stabilisation, carbon capture and health & wellbeing- to name just few of the benefits.

If you’re thinking of creating your own woodland, then see our ‘Woodland Creation & Tree Planting‘ page; we’re able to work with you through al the stages of creating your own woodland, from first plans, to management. It’s worth also noting- the approach we take embodies our low impact ethos and local focus to our work.

Woodland Management Plans: a Woodland Management Plan can be a local or formal plan, that details how you can sustainably manage your woodland. Depending on your intentions for your woodland, and the size of it, we may use The Forestry Commission’s resources, especially if you a re looking to secure Countryside Stewardship funding or apply for a felling licence.

Felling Licence Applications: there are circumstances where an application has to be made to the Forestry Commission to fell trees in a woodland- this is in the form of a Felling Licence. You can apply prior to engaging us to carry out work, or we can be authorised to act as agent on your behalf. Before we commence cutting, we will require confirmation that a suitable licence is in place; it’s worth also noting, that prior to felling taking place, the Forestry Commission will require a management plan (see above).

Thinning: thinning is the process of removing selected trees in order to protect or promote the growth of other trees; it may be done to allow a veteran tree the room to spread its canopy in a broadleaved woodland, or to remove stunted spruce trees to maximise the crop yield in future.

Felling: we take a low impact and small scale approach to felling; we won’t be using huge harvester machines, but can provide an option for smaller woodland owners who wish to realise the value in their timber.

Tree Assessment and Removal of Diseased Species: if you suspect the presence of a tree disease/fungal infection, such as Ash Dieback, Dutch Elm Disease, Ramorum Disease in Larch trees or the recently detected Hornbeam Decline, then, subject to a suitable Felling Licence we can look to remove the affected trees, in order to limit the spread of the issue and to realise the value in the timber as soon as possible.