 With
the fall in farming income, more and more farms
and estates are looking at the income that woodlands
and forestry can provide. Wessex Woodland Management
has a wide range of experience in obtaining the
necessary grants, felling licenses and other legal
procedures to maximise your income.
The
government has recognised the large contribution that
British woodland and forestry makes towards the countryside.
Woodlands
provide: -
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A
large contribution towards meeting our
growing demands for wood.
Recreation
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A
major part of our landscape. |
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Essential
habitats for much of our wildlife. |
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An
important part in the economy by providing
employment. |
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An
attractive long term use of land whether
for diversifying an agricultural business
or as an Environmentally
friendly investment. |
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 There
are currently two woodland grants available to
compensate landowners for agricultural revenue
foregone.
The
Woodland Grant Scheme (WGS) gives grants to
create new woodlands and manage existing woodlands.
The
Farm Woodland Premium Scheme (FWPS) is designed
to encourage the creation of new woodlands on farms.
Its objectives are to enhance the environment, to
improve the landscape and to provide new habitats
as well as increasing bio diversity.
WWM
can discuss these grants and how they can be implemented
within your requirements.
The
forest products market is increasingly demanding assurance
about the quality and environmental impacts of forest
management.
The
company manage the woodlands under their control
to the high standard set out under the United Kingdom
Woodland Assurance Scheme and are soon to be accredited
as both Group Managers and certified Resource Managers
by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), demonstrating
the company's commitment to sustainable forest management.
CONTRACTING
As
another important part of the company's business,
we have in the past undertaken many diverse projects
from single tree planting , to the £140,000
landscaping of the A34 Newbury By-pass.
Our
staff are pleased to provide fixed price quotations
for any work relating to trees and woodland.
Please
contact any
of us for further details if you think we could be
of assistance.
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