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Woodland & Tree Management
I’ve been managing woodlands and trees for 45 years and have a BSc in Forestry & Soils from Bangor University.
At Æsus we can provide detailed tree and woodland surveys, assessing all relevant risks and hazards, as well as offering advice on how to manage your woodland either for timber production or just for wildlife. No matter what specific objectives you have we will tailor a management plan for you.
Benefits of Woodland Management
A managed woodland provides a mix of different habitats, supporting and nourishing various different species. It will include open areas like glades, which help butterflies, through to enclosed woody areas which support beetles and fungi. Without this managed mosaic of various environments our woodlands would often all become less diverse and reducesthe amount of biodiversity that can thrive there.
Woodland management can also maximise the yield of economically important products, such as timber. In recent years the increasing cost of fossil fuels has caused the firewood market to experience a boom, which shows no sign of abating any time soon. Sustainably sourced timber from a managed woodland can be a high priority commodity.
There are also environmental benefits to woodland management. It reduces noise pollution and absorbs carbon dioxide, countering the effects of nearby motorways or main roads. If near a river then the woodland can help to reduce flooding and pollution.
Importantly, woodland allows people to escape from the stresses of modern life, finding peace and contentment in a managed environment where they can freely mix with wildlife.
There is a skill to woodland management – variety is the key. You don’t want to end up with too much of one type of habitat and not enough of another. You also need to be selective in how many, and which type, of trees you’re using for timber. I can help guide you through these dilemmas, allowing you to maximise all of the economic, environmental and social advantages of woodland management.
Contact me today and discover how you can make your woodland work for you!