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Moor Forestry

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A tree surgeon thinning a dense stand of woodland, with cut timber stacked along the edge of the ride

Woodland notes

Occasional advice for woodland owners

A short email now and then on thinning, regeneration and looking after a stand through the seasons.

How a job runs

Four steps from first enquiry to a finished compartment

Step 2

We walk the site with you

We visit in person to look at species, stocking density, access and any constraints, then talk through what the stand actually needs.

Step 3

You receive a written plan and quote

The plan sets out the compartments, the thinning or regeneration approach, felling licence requirements and a clear price for the work.

Step 4

We carry out the work and tidy up

Our team completes the operation to the agreed specification, extracts or stacks the timber as arranged and leaves the site in good order.

How we work

Careful woodland management, planned around your site

Selective thinning by compartment

We mark and remove the poorer stems, open up the canopy and leave the best trees to put on growth and stand straight.

Natural regeneration and restocking advice

We assess whether seed sources and ground conditions will let a site come back on its own, then advise on beating up and protection.

Felling licences and consents handled

We prepare and submit the paperwork for felling licences and environmental consents, so the operation stays within the rules.

Low-impact extraction and brash management

Timber is extracted along agreed routes, and brash is laid or chipped to protect soils and keep the site passable for you.

Rides, access tracks and boundary work

We maintain rides, tracks and boundary lines as part of a thinning programme, so the woodland stays workable in future years.

Where we work

The woodland operations Moor Forestry takes on

Regeneration and restocking

Planning the next rotation, whether that means natural regeneration, replanting or a mix of the two across a felled area.

Felling licences and grant paperwork

Applications, felling plans and supporting documents prepared on your behalf for the Forestry Commission and other bodies.

Windblow and damaged crop clearance

Clearing storm-damaged compartments where access allows, recovering saleable timber and making the remainder safe to work.

Ride and access track maintenance

Keeping extraction routes, rides and drainage open so machinery can reach the standing crop without churning the ground.

Woodland management plans

Long-term plans setting out compartments, operations and timings, useful for grant applications and for keeping ownership records straight.