Woodland Management

Part of our ‘Better Off With Trees’ Offer

Woodland Management

What are you offering me?

Expert support to bring your existing woodland into active management. We’ll help you develop a Woodland Management Plan and identify opportunities to improve the health, resilience and value of your woodland.

This support is available to woodland owners in the priority areas who do not already have a Forestry Commission Management Plan.

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Why would I want to do this?

A well-managed woodland can contribute to income through diversified resources such as timber, while enhancing biodiversity, improving resilience and supporting woodland health. For some owners, this may include restoring neglected woodland and bringing it back into active management.

A Woodland Management Plan can also help you access woodland management grants and funding opportunities where available. 

Working with the Western Forest will mean a long-term partnership-based approach, with delivery through the Wildlife Trusts and conservation partners.

Ready to get started?

How will it work?

Together, we’ll take 4 steps towards a long-term Woodland Management Plan for your woodland
Expert forester advice
1.

Expert Forester

We’ll connect you with a local expert forester who can provide practical advice & support
Woodland Survey
2.

Visit and Woodland Survey

The forester will visit your site and carry out a woodland survey to understand your aims
WMP
3.

Woodland Management Plan (WMP)

We’ll write and submit a WMP on your behalf, minimising the demand on your time
Active Management
4.

Active management

Your forester will guide you through plans for future active woodland management

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