Felling Licences and Forestry Grants: A Plain-Speaking Guide for Landowners
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. But ‘it depends’ isn’t all that useful on […]
Is your woodland an asset or a liability?
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 asset, what holds it back, and the practical […]
Grey squirrels: why effective management is essential for healthy woodlands
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 since spread across much of England and Wales. […]