Increasingly woodland owners are finding that in order to tap into Forestry Commission grants in England and Wales to complete operations that improve the financial returns of their woodlands, they require a Management Plan.

We are experienced practitioners in writing Management Plans. The Management Planning Grant available to owners in England and Wales covers our professional fee, so there is no cost to you the owner!

Better Woodlands for Wales

Martin Jones of Woodland Stewardship has been officially approved by Forestry Commission Wales as an agent planner to prepare management plans on behalf of owners throughout Wales under the new "Better Woodlands for Wales" (BWW) grant scheme. Only Forestry Commission approved agent planners, are in a position to prepare management plans.

Grants are available for new planting. There are also Woodland Improvement Grants (WIGs) available for a whole range of forestry operations including thinning, fencing, Rhododendrun control, tracks etc. For more information about BWW;

"BWW Guide to Woodland Owners" (PDF)
Better Woodlands for Wales Grant Scheme

Subsidised Technical Advice – Heartwoods Advisory Services

If you are a Woodland owners/occupier in the West Midlands, as a Woodland Champion Advisor approved by Heartwoods, we can provide you with subsidised woodland management advisory services. Approved contractors are supported through Heartwoods to deliver a day of professional time at a heavily subsidised cost of £100.00 + VAT per day, which includes:

Site visit to assess your woodland’s potential and discuss management options, including application for the English Woodland Grant Scheme (EWGS);

High quality, written report summarising your woodland’s characteristics, available grant support and its economic potential for e.g. timber production and woodfuel opportunities;

All travel and other expenses.

 

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