7 common mistakes landowners make when letting farmland – and how to avoid them
– By Annie Garner Hutton Letting farmland can provide landowners with an income while ensuring their land continues to be managed and maintained. But deciding to let land is about more than finding someone willing to pay for it. There is a host of decisions to make before a tenancy begins, from choosing the right […]
Rural grants: woodland and farming funding opportunities explained
– By James Givons, Associate Director, Evergreen Rural Rural funding can help landowners invest in their farms, manage woodland and support nature, but with schemes increasingly competitive and some involving commitments of between three and ten years, it pays to understand what’s available and whether it’s right for your land and objectives. Here, we look […]
Diversification that doesn’t dilute – making the most of your estate’s assets without losing its identity
– By Annie Garner Hutton, Senior Surveyor, MRICS, FAAV For many rural estates, diversification is becoming an increasingly important way of managing risk. Farming is volatile. The weather, commodity prices and changes to government support all have an impact, and the Basic Payment Scheme is no longer there to provide the same level of certainty. […]
Felling Licences and Forestry Grants: A Plain-Speaking Guide for Landowners
– by Matthew Bennison Director MRICS, FAAV, MICFor I get asked the same two questions almost every week: ‘Do I need a felling licence to take trees down on my own land?’ And ‘What grants can I claim if I want to manage what ‘s existing?’ Both come with the same honest answer: it depends. […]
Is your woodland an asset or a liability?
– by James Givons, Associate Director, MRICS, FAAV Some woodland on South East estates costs more to keep than it gives back, while other woodland has the potential to generate income, support wider estate objectives and improve biodiversity. The difference often comes down to how it’s managed. Here we look at what makes woodland an […]
Grey squirrels: why effective management is essential for healthy woodlands
– by James Givons, Associate Director, MRICS, FAAV For many woodland owners, spotting a grey squirrel darting through the canopy feels like part of the British countryside. Unfortunately, beneath that familiar sight lies one of the biggest threats to productive broadleaf woodland. Grey squirrels were introduced into Britain in the late 19th century and have […]