Woodland Creation & Management Services

At H&H Land & Estates, our team of woodland and forestry specialists can provide expert advice and support to landowners looking to create new woodland on their land. From feasibility studies to grant applications and ongoing management, we can help you navigate the process of creating and managing a multi-purpose woodland that benefits the environment and your business. Get in touch today to find out how we can help you to create and manage woodland on your land.

Why create new woodland on your land?

We understand the importance of woodland creation and the benefits it can bring to landowners and the wider environment. Multi-purpose woodlands may be managed for conservation, recreation, amenity, sporting or commercial timber production.

If you're a landowner looking to create new woodland on your land, our team of woodland and forestry specialists can provide expert advice and support throughout the process, from feasibility studies to grant applications and ongoing management.

At H&H Land & Estates, we believe that woodland creation can help to create new habitats for wildlife, provide a sustainable source of timber and fuel, increase carbon storage, reduce flood risk, and enhance the landscape. This is why we are committed to helping farmers and landowners benefit from trees on their land.

Our Woodland Services

Having strong in-house expertise and good relationships with statutory and third sector stakeholders, we specialise in producing comprehensive management strategies in consultation with our clients to achieve their desired objectives. We are well positioned to deliver the following services.

Advice and design services regarding the creation of new woodlands
Preparation of Woodland Management Plans
Grant applications for Countryside Stewardship, the Woodland Creation Planning Grant and the England Woodland Creation Offer
Advice relating to historical grants schemes including the England Woodland Grant Scheme (EWGS) and the Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS)
Submitting felling licence applications

Engaging and overseeing forestry contractors
Marketing timber
Purchase, sale and valuation of woodlands
Plant health and disease management – including responding to Statutory Plant Health Notices
GIS Mapping of woodlands, including aerial photography

Individual tree and woodland surveys
Assessment of trees in relation to planning & development proposals (BS5837: 2012.Trees in relation to design, demolition, and construction.)

Our services include a comprehensive range of support for woodland creation schemes, including advice on the feasibility of the landscape, grant applications, planting and guidance on how to make the most out of trees on your land. We have a team of woodland and forestry specialists within our wider Environment & Forestry team who can help you navigate the process of creating new woodland on your land.

Two members of the Forestry Team of H&H Land & Estates walking through a field that has new woodland planting tubes in. They are walking away from the camera and are wearing branded H&H Land & Estates waterproof jackets.

Is my land suitable for woodland?

When looking to create new woodland, we must first carry out a feasibility study of the site. Our team can provide expert advice on the suitability of the site for woodland creation and help to identify any potential issues that may need to be addressed. We can also advise on the most appropriate tree species to plant and how to structure the woodland creation scheme to maximise its benefits.

Grants Available For Woodland Creation

Once the feasibility study has been undertaken, our team can then assist with any grant applications. There are a number of grants available to support woodland creation. These include the English Woodland Creation Offer (administered by the Forestry Commission) and the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant. Our team can provide advice on the most suitable grant for your individual circumstances and help with the application process, including preparing the necessary paperwork and submitting applications to the relevant governing bodies.

Dense pine forest with red trunks and dark green canopy.

Maintaining A Healthy & Productive Woodland

In addition to grant applications, we can provide advice on the best way to manage your woodland to ensure its long-term health and productivity. This may involve considering factors such as thinning and coppicing to ensure the woodland remains healthy and productive. We can also assist with monitoring the woodland to assess its ecological and economic performance over time.

If you are considering creating new woodland on your land, we can offer expert support and guidance to steer you through the process from start to finish. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you create new woodland and benefit from having trees on your land.