BOWLAND FORESTRY

TREE CONTRACTING, TIMBER MERCHANTS & FIREWOOD SUPPLIES.

Park House Farm, Malham, North Yorkshire. BD23 4DN. Tel:(44)01729 830760 - 07976 274410

Bowland Forestry - Woodland Management & Fencing.

	<<< Woodland Management comprises of more than just thinning and removal of trees to encourage growth. A set of strict protocols need to be adopted and followed through to ensure the long term survival and sustainability of habitats and wildlife regeneration. Bowland Forestry offer a range of services to maximize the potential of the chosen project.
	<<< By carrying out a site appraisal, we can provide a structured management plan for your woodlands. We can identify the site ecology and recommend works to make sure the habitat is sustainable. Erection and maintenance of stock fencing to prohibit browsing by domestic cattle is essential in the early years of woodland establishment and replanting.
	<<< In some instances, when natural regeneration is not enough, we will draw up a specific underplanting programme to ensure the longevity of a woodland. Pollarding, coppicing and selective removal are often used to maximize growth on the woodland floor. Creation of of rides and clearings enhance both moth and butterfly populations and diversity, as well as attracting birds & insects. Native plants are encouraged to grow at ground level to better serve the attraction of insects.
	<<< In some cases, we may recommend a thinning regime, allowing the carefully selected remaining trees more room to grow. This thinning process may target the removal of less desirable species, encouraging the dominance of native trees, this is undertaken to provide a better wildlife habitat and a more natural woodland diversity. In other cases, we may take into account the needs of the owner requiring a regular crop from the woodland, perhaps by coppicing or regular thinning, which is often an excellent way to manage woodland.

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