Estate Services

Woodland Management

Thinning, coppicing, ride management and invasive species control.

We manage woodland so it stays healthy, safe to walk through and good for wildlife. That might mean thinning to let light reach the floor, cutting rides, coppicing hazel or clearing rhododendron.

Timber from our work doesn't go to waste. Since 2016 we've turned over 1.2 million kilograms of wood chip into bio-fuel.

What we offer

Woodland thinning

Selective removal of trees to give the best ones room, light and resources.

Coppicing

Cutting suitable species such as hazel and sweet chestnut to near ground level so they regrow with new stems. Good for woodland management and wildlife.

Ride management

Opening and maintaining woodland rides and glades, which brings in light and supports butterflies and ground flora.

Planting and habitat improvement

Gap planting, new woodland edges and deadwood habitat.

Invasive species control

Removing plants such as rhododendron and laurel that shade out native woodland. See our invasive species page.

How it works

From first call to tidy finish

Call or message

Tell us about the job. Photos help.

Site visit

We look at the trees, access and any protection orders.

Written quote

A clear, fixed price with the work described.

The work

Qualified team, planned and done to standard.

Clear up

Site swept, waste recycled, aftercare advice given.

FAQs

Common questions

Do I need a felling licence?

In England you usually need a Forestry Commission felling licence to fell more than 5 cubic metres of timber in a calendar quarter. We'll check what applies and help with the application.