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Services

Woodland Management & Creation

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Woodland services

We provide an independent and practical approach to managing and creating woodland. Our expertise comes from experience managing a diverse range of woodlands with a particular focus on woodland managed for conservation, environmental and amenity purposes. This includes designated woodlands, such as SSSIs, Ancient Semi-Natural Woodlands and restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland (PAWS) Sites. We offer comprehensive support for woodland creation and management, guiding landowners through every stage from planning to delivery.

Our services include:

Woodland creation:

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  • Site audits, budgeting, and bespoke woodland design

  • Grant applications, including EWCO and WCPG

  • Carbon registration support

  • Sourcing high-quality planting stock

  • Full planting services, including guarding and aftercare

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Woodland management:

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  • Preparation of Woodland Management Plans and Operational Plans

  • Annual operations programmes and budgeting

  • Timber harvesting: measurement, marking, marketing, and sales (standing and roadside)

  • Grant applications for Countryside Stewardship (Management Plans, Tree Health, Higher Tier)

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Contractor management:

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  • Oversight of felling, planting, site preparation, and fencing operations.

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Licences and permissions:

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  • Felling licence applications and approvals from the Forestry Commission

  • Restocking species plans

  • Permission handling for designated sites (e.g., SSSI and Scheduled Ancient Monuments), including liaison with Natural England and Historic England.

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We provide practical, professional support tailored to your land and goals, ensuring your woodland projects are compliant, productive, and environmentally sound.

Our other services

SLME offers 40+ years of expertise in land management, helping farmers integrate policy, conservation, and sustainability from planning to delivery.

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If you are interested in collaborating with us please get in touch

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