Forestry services.
Practical advice for your land.

01 / Forestry services

Forest management

A clear view of your woodland today and a practical plan for what comes next.

• Site assessment covering stand condition, soils, drainage, access and visible constraints.
• Management priorities for woodland health, protection, biodiversity and future interventions.
• Early advice on woodland establishment options, matched to site conditions and landowner objectives.

Link your management plan to forest measurements and official woodland management schemes.

02 / Forestry services

Forest inventory & measurement

Build decisions on measured information, with the survey approach matched to the question you need to answer.

• Stand and plot measurements, including tree dimensions and species records.
• Inventory organisation and checks to keep field observations consistent and traceable.
• Stand summaries and measurement records to inform management and operational decisions.

03 / Forestry services

GIS forestry mapping & digital surveys

Bring boundaries, field observations and operational information together in a map that people can use.

• ArcGIS mapping of woodland compartments, access, infrastructure and site constraints.
• Survey123 field forms and structured records for repeatable data collection.
• Map layouts and agreed data exports for landowners, contractors and project teams.

Combine mapping with forestry drone surveys and explore our survey outputs.

04 / Forestry services

Timber valuation & harvest planning

Bring forest measurements, timber quality, access and site constraints together to inform timber valuation and harvesting decisions.

• Review of access routes, roads, loading areas and potential movement constraints.
• Mapping of compartments, water features and areas requiring further assessment.
• Field information to support the sequencing and briefing of planned forestry operations.
• Measurement records to inform timber volume and value estimates, with the valuation scope and assumptions agreed before work begins.

Start with our indicative timber value estimator, then discuss a site-specific brief. Supporting forest inventory helps make the assumptions clear.

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Forestry planning support

Practical field information and mapping to help prepare a well-organised planning brief.

• Site assessment, mapping and supporting records for forestry proposals.
• iPLAN-related information preparation where relevant to the agreed project workflow.
• Registered forester input to define woodland establishment and scheme options, and identify any further specialist assessments needed.

Application preparation, submission and any specialist assessments are agreed as part of the brief. Scheme eligibility and approvals remain subject to Department assessment.

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Afforestation & forestry grants

Explore whether new woodland fits your land, objectives and long-term plans before choosing a planting approach.

• Review site conditions, access and potential constraints with a registered forester.
• Compare suitable Forest Types, including native woodland, productive forestry and agroforestry where appropriate.
• Use current official scheme guidance to discuss grants, annual premiums and the information needed for an application.

Grant rates, site eligibility and approvals depend on the current scheme rules. Confirm the required approvals before starting work.

Compare afforestation Forest Types, use the forestry grant calculators and read official planting guidance.

07 / Forestry services

Felling licence support

Plan the information needed for proposed thinning, clearfelling or other tree felling before operations begin.

• Discuss the proposed work, woodland location, access and available plantation records.
• Prepare agreed forest mapping and site information to support the felling licence process.
• Identify application requirements and any further environmental or specialist input needed for the site.

Check the current Department guidance for licensing requirements and exemptions. Do not assume that a timber estimate or survey is permission to fell.

Find official felling licence forms and guidance or discuss harvest planning.

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Utility & vegetation-related forestry

Forestry survey and mapping input for teams working around vegetation and infrastructure.

• Field observations and vegetation records linked to project locations.
• GIS mapping of work areas, access and observed forestry constraints.
• Survey123 workflows to help field and office teams maintain consistent records.

Scope, access and site safety requirements are agreed before fieldwork. This service describes survey and planning support; it does not imply electrical works or vegetation clearance contracting.

09 / Forestry services

Drone surveys

A clearer view from above, with aerial imagery and mapped information to support decisions on the ground.

• Aerial site overviews for forests, planting sites and land management projects.
• Imagery to help review canopy condition, visible storm damage, access and operational progress.
• Survey outputs brought together with GIS mapping in agreed formats.

Forestry investment

Forest Investment & Acquisition

Independent forestry acquisition, valuation and management support for individuals, companies and investors considering forestry as a long-term asset.

Bring forest and land sourcing, GIS due diligence, inventory, timber valuation, grants and premiums, scenario cashflows and site risks into a clear investment assessment.