Peak Tree Consultancy
Woodland Management
We provide plans tailored to your requirements. We can provide advice on maintenance required and how the benefits of woodland can be enhanced and help you identify any suitable grant funding available.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a woodland management plan ?
Just like woodlands the size and complexity of management plans will vary according to the site and the circumstances. At its most basic a woodland management plan will assess a wooded area and divide it into compartments or distinct areas. Each area will be surveyed and assessed as required we will provide a recommended program of management.
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Our Woodland Management plans are for 10 years based on the Forestry Commission templates and UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)
, so that the information provide can be used for tree felling licenses applications and grant applications.
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A woodland management plan is the most effective way for owners to target their resources most effectively and avoid the cost of unnecessary works. We will work with you to maximise the long term benefits of your woodland.
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Why do I need one ?
Woodland management is a long term commitment it may take several years of gradual and carefully planned work to achieve an objective. A plan will enable you to make coherent decisions that target your resources effectively and allow you to manage your maintenance costs.
A plan will record information about your woodland and convey this information to subsequent owners, contractors and Authorities. As well as demonstrating how and where improvements to the woodland have been achieved.
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A plan will also provide you with evidence of compliance with your legal obligations, protecting wildlife, tree preservation orders and managing risk . It will also be necessary if you plan to want to apply for grants .
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How long will it take ?
How long the survey and report preparation will take will depend on the and the size and the complexity of the site. When you contact us to discuss your site let us know your time constraints and we will propose a date for the survey. Once the survey is undertaken we aim to get a report to you within 7 days.
Why use Peak Tree Consultancy ?
Peak Tree Consultancy's consultant and owner Monica Gillespie has over 30 years experience in arboriculture, tree and woodland management. She a professional member of the Arboricultural Association and has a Masters in Ecology and Environmental Management.
What’s involved?
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Get in touch
Get in touch to discuss your requirements. We will need an idea of the size and complexity of your woodland and you overall objectives for management as well as any other relevant information
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Quotation
We will provide you with a fixed price quotation for the survey. If its acceptable we will arrange a date to undertake the survey
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Woodland Survey
We will undertake a detailed desk top study of the woodland and collate important information about the site before we visit the woodland.
We will arrange a date to undertake and on site survey.
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Report
We will prepare a report for you including all the information collated with regards to the woodland and provide you with a clear prioritised management plan tailored to your requirements
What will it cost ?
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No two woodlands are the same and our quotes are tailored to the specifics of each case and cost will depend on the size of the woodland the complexity of the issues.
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Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and once we have more information from you about your proposals and we will get back to you with a quotation ASAP.