Habitat restoration
Non Native Removal
Removing non-native species is often the first step in habitat restoration. This could be removal of tree species such as Lodgepole Pine or Sitka Spruce to remove an active seed source and to help encourage native species. Or removal of Rhododendron ponticum from native woodland to open up the forest floor.
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Can you help with licencing and funding applications? Yes, if you require permissions such as felling licences we can assist with these. This includes aspects such as producing site plans. We can also assist with funding applications for work to be carried out. These require input from the land manager and site dependant can require long term forestry plans.
Can you extract timber from species you remove? Yes, we can assist with the removal of timber where appropriate. This can be as simple as producing firewood for the site or extracting timber to be sold to sawmills.
Can you provide surveys and monitoring for non-native removal? Yes, we can provide a variety of monitoring services. This could be in the form of aerial photography by a licenced drone operator. Or a detailed survey of volume of non-native species present.
Habitat restructuring
Restructuring existing forests is an affordable way to turn plantation woodland into fantastic habitat. Selective felling to allow light to penetrate the forest canopy helps to allow younger trees and shrubs to establish themselves. Ring barking helps to create standing deadwood creating perfect habitat for a variety of insects and birds. Winching trees helps to replicate windblow and increase the volume of deadwood on the forest floor.
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Can you help with licencing and funding applications? Yes, if you require permissions such as felling licences we can assist with these. This includes aspects such as producing site plans. We can also assist with funding applications for work to be carried out. These require input from the land manager and site dependant can require long term forestry plans.
Can you provide surveys and monitoring for restructuring work? Yes, we can provide a variety of monitoring services. This could be in the form of aerial photography by a licenced drone operator. Or detailed mapping of the site.
Fence marking & removal
Fencing creates a significant human made barrier for wildlife. Where fences have served their purpose for woodland creation or stock management removal is an excellent option to restore easy movement between habitats.
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Marking deer fences that are still in use is an important step to reducing bird collisions. Using wooden droppers to improve the visibility of fences is a great long lasting alternative to the use of plastic netting.
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Can you help with licencing and funding applications? Yes, if you require permissions such as felling licences we can assist with these. This includes aspects such as producing site plans. We can also assist with funding applications for work to be carried out. These require input from the land manager and site dependant can require long term forestry plans.
Can you provide surveys and monitoring? Yes, we can provide a variety of monitoring services. This could be in the form of aerial photography by a licenced drone operator. Or detailed mapping and surveying of fencing. We also offer annual fence surveys to identify any issues with bird strike.
Can you remove the fencing materials you collect? Yes, fencing materials can be recycled where required. Often materials such as posts can be reused on site or elsewhere.