The Importance of the Management of Woodland

Britain’s woodlands are its lifeblood; an island nation with a rich and tapestried arboreal history. From ancient thickets to royal woodland parks, our woodlands have made our nation what it is today. That’s why it’s more important now than ever before to prioritise the management of woodland. In a world where deforestation, intensive agriculture and a general disinterest towards the natural world are the norm, woodlands need looking after. That’s where Lockhart Garratt comes in; we’re one of the UK’s leading forestry and woodland management specialists and consultancies, offering a variety of services pertaining to both the protection and furthering of UK wooded areas.

Advice on the Management of Woodland

Woodland management is a complex and multi-faceted field; one which requires not only technical qualifications and industry experience, but also a deeper, more intangible understanding of what it is that makes a woodland exactly what it is. Our consultants lend support on everything from traditional mixed estates, through to utilities companies and amenity owned woodland. We deliver both technical and practical support, to help stakeholders whilst at the same time always staying abreast of any and all legislative requirements.

Woodland Grant Applications 

The team at Lockhart Garratt have extensive experience in managing grant applications, and in overseeing and developing ways in which woodland areas might conceivably expect to be granted financial support for more sustainable woodland activities and management. This will help generate an income stream for your woodland that mightn’t otherwise have been forthcoming.

Woodland Evaluation

A large part of woodland management relates to its value over time; whether you’re looking to purchase a tract of forest, or sell it after years of your own management, then it’s vital you get an accurate valuation. Without the proper consultancy, there’s a very real risk of either selling your woodland for a fraction of what it’s worth, or drastically overspending on something in reality worth not that much at all. With guidance from Lockhart Garratt, however, we can ensure you know exactly how much you should be purchasing or selling your woodland for. We take into consideration everything from location to timber type, from development potential through to sustainability, and much more between.

So, if you’d like to find out more about how we deal with the management of woodland, then get in touch! Contact Lockhart Garratt today by emailing us at info@lgluk.com, or alternatively, by filling out one of our online enquiry forms.