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HOW WE CAN HELP
Support for Every Stage of Your Woodland Journey
Every woodland presents different opportunities, responsibilities and challenges. Explore our core services or contact us if you are unsure where to begin.
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Ownership Liabilities and Responsibilities
Let us help you focus in on what is possible based on a thorough understanding of land ownership responsibilities and liabilities
Management Options
Let us bring clarity to the factors that determine what is the right management choice for you and your woodland
Regulatory Compliance
You can be assured our advice will ensure the right option is not only right for you and your woodland, but will be compliant with regulations, policy, and best practice
Funding Options
Woodland ownership and management requires resources - let us help you identify the right support based on your circumstances.
DUE DILIGENCE & INITIAL ADVICE
Navigate Woodland Options with Greater Confidence
Whether you own woodland, are thinking of buying one, or would like to start forestry operations - your legal responsibilities to meet regulatory requirements are not always immediately apparent, and the right option to achieve a positive outcome might not be clear.
The SLIM Woodlands CIC specialises in providing independent advice to help you understand these considerations before purchasing woodland, beginning forestry work or progressing a land-based project.
We explain the issues in straightforward language, identify where specialist permission may be required and help you establish a sensible route forward.
Woodland Condition Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain appraisal
UKHab Survey
Woodland health appraisal
Timber volume (mensuration) survey
Compartment boundary and feature mapping
Woodland inventory
SURVEYS & ASSESSMENTS
Understand Your Woodland Before Committing to a Decision
A professional woodland assessment provides the reliable information needed to plan work, understand risks and opportunities, and make informed long-term decisions.
We assess each woodland in relation to its condition, its landscape context, features present, its management history and future potential. The scope of the survey is shaped around your objectives, whether you already own the woodland, are considering a purchase or are planning a project.
Findings are presented in a clear unbiased manner, with practical recommendations explaining what may require attention and what your next steps could be.
Understand Your Woodland
Identify the woodlands' history, establish its current condition, landscape context, important features, challenges and opportunities.
Set a Framework for Action
Create a long term vision, set realistic priorities, and establish a structured programme of management that meets the required standards
Explore Available Funding
Identify relevant grant and other financial support options and how to successfully navigate the application process
MANAGEMENT PLANS & GRANTS
Create a Clear Plan for Your Woodland’s Future
A Forestry Commission-approved demonstrates intent to comply with with the UK Forestry Standard, unlocks woodland grants, and helps turn your objectives into a practical programme of work to secure and enhance your woodland.
As well as strengthening the woodland's resilience to pests, disease and climate change, your objectives might include timber production, improving biodiversity, private enjoyment, recreation and amenity.
We develop appropriate and proportionate plans shaped around the woodland's history, its existing condition and future potential, matched with what you want to achieve.
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Sensitive Woodland Work
We specialise in undertaking hand-felling with chainsaw on sensitive sites where it might not always be possible or desirable using more mechanised methods.
Tender and Contract Management
Alternatively, we can act as your agent ensuring a fair and transparent tender process to find the right contractor for your woodland
Contractor Oversight and Compliance
As your agent, you also can be assured we will ensure the forestry work is undertaken and completed to the right standards.
PRACTICAL WOODLAND MANAGEMENT
Turn Woodland Plans into Appropriate Action
We don't just talk about forestry, we do forestry. The SLIM Woodlands CIC Woodlands translates recommendations into carefully considered practical forestry work.
Let us help you achieve peace of mind knowing the right forestry operations will be undertaken to a high standard of forestry practice, environmental protection, and health, safety & welfare.
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Professional Forestry Training
We are a Lantra-accredited training provider, so you can be assured our courses are delivered to a high standard as well as strengthening your knowledge, skills and confidence.
Woodland Research
Evidence-led decision making is crucial for making the right management choice for your woodland. We actively seek and contribute to new research to strengthen the knowledge base.
Forestry Policy & Professional Practice
To achieve better outcomes for woodlands, forestry policy and practice must reflect the needs of woodland owners and managers. We actively seek and contribute to new policy and practice.
TRAINING, RESEARCH & POLICY
Supporting Better Woodland Knowledge and Practice
The SLIM Woodlands CIC delivers essential training to the forestry sector, undertakes nationally-significant research and shapes forestry and environmental policy.
This work draws upon years of undertaking practical forestry experience, and empowering woodland owners, managers and land-based organisations to overcome the challenges they face.
1.
Tell Us About Your Woodland
Share some initial information about the site, your objectives and the issue you would like help with.
2.
We Clarify What You Need
We consider your situation, ask any necessary questions and recommend an appropriate outline of support.
3.
You Receive Clear Advice
Our findings and recommendations are explained plainly so you understand your options, priorities and responsibilities.
4.
We Help You Move Forward
Where appropriate, we can obtain development planning consent, felling licences, grants, and implement practical forestry work to move your closer to achieving your woodland goals.
OUR APPROACH
Clear Advice from First Conversation to Practical Action
You do not need to know exactly which service to request. Begin by telling us about your woodland, objectives or proposed project, and we will help clarify the most appropriate next step.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Tell Us About Your Woodland Needs
Whether you need advice on buying woodland, managing an existing site, planning a project or developing your forestry knowledge, send us a brief outline or book a woodland consultation and we will get you moving in the right direction.