Woodland
grants, consultancy and management services
Two years
old and well established |
Planning
Woodland planning is very important to ensure that silviculture
fulfils the aims and objectives of the owner. We offer a comprehensive
advisory service to discuss the options
available, visiting around 500 landowners each year. Cost effectiveness
is often high on the agenda and we can provide cashflows and future
valuations to ensure that the woodland is fully accountable.
Our grant application
service aims to secure prompt approval of the Woodland Grant Scheme
and Farm Woodland Premium Scheme payments (where applicable).
Woodland
management
We are pleased to assist in any aspect of the management of existing
woodlands. To ensure that maximum benefit is achieved an initial
report can be produced directing the future management of the woodland
and the returns which can be expected. These plans will be tailored
to the particular aims and objectives of the landowner and are often
incorporated into a Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS) contract.
Two year
old Cherry weeded with herbicide |
Grants
and Timber Sale
Once the Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS) is in place, money
can often be released either through grant aid or by securing permission
for thinning and felling operations. We can assist in the marking
of thinnings and the selection and marketing of standing timber
to ensure the best prices are achieved. Grant aid can often be obtained
for non-money making activities such as conservation and informal
public access.
Deer
Management and Vermin Control
We can help plan the management of vermin throughout the life of
the woodland. Squirrel hoppers and rabbit traps can be supplied
and realistic culling programmes can be produced where deer are
causing problems.
Environmental
management
We recognise that environmental issues are playing a greater role
in the policy decisions of the Forestry Authority. Grant money is
increasingly targeted at meeting environmental objectives and we
aim to help the landowner realise this potential. We can undertake
comprehensive surveys and management plans to assess which habitats
exist within the woodland and the best management policy to maintain
and enhance them. Ancient semi-natural woodlands now require a survey
before any work can be done. We aim to provide the owner with a
management service which will preserve the status of the woodland,
yet allow the owners objectives to be fulfilled.
Contact
us for woodland consultancy and for our 96-page Woodland Improvement Manual
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