How Devon Forestry Services Can Help You Manage Your Woodland in Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor National Park is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse woodlands in the UK. Whether you own a small wooded area or a large forest, you have a responsibility to manage it in a way that preserves it and it's biodiversity. But managing a woodland is not an easy task. It requires a lot of knowledge, skills, and resources. That's why we would always recommend that a professional forestry service to help you. Thankfully, you're in the right place!

At Devon Forestry Services we have over 30 years experience in working with estate and woodland owners specifically within and around Dartmoor National Park. We specialise in forestry management and habitat restoration and are able to provide you with a range of forestry solutions.

Our clients come to us with a wide variety of needs including improving their woodland for wildlife, timber, recreation, or even carbon reduction. We're always on hand to help you achieve your goals, even if it's just a case of needing to mantain the existing vegetation.

What Does Woodland Management Involve?

After working on hundreds of sites in Devon, if we've learned one thing, it's that woodland management involves a variety of approaches! Typically, woodland management will involve planning and implementing actions to achieve the objectives you've set out for your woodland. You may want to consider many factors, including the kind of species that reside in your woodland, the kind of timber, access and local laws. Some of this can seem a little intimidating if this is something you haven't done in the past but an experienced woodland management company should be able to take the correct approach based on your unique situation.

Planning & Planting - The Keys To Long Term Forestry Management

Planning & planting are some of the most important aspects of forestry management. They involve maintaining a balanced layout of the forest, keeping the appropriate tree species whilst cutting back invasive vegetation and incorporating the most viable planning methods. Not a small task as you may have gathered!

However, a forest with a good maintenance plan and the correct choice of planting can bring a number of benefits. 

Some of these benefits are:

• Enhanced biodiversity: By planting native trees and shrubs, you can create habitats for a variety of wildlife, such as birds, insects, mammals, and fungi. You can also improve the soil quality and water retention of your woodland, which can support more plant life.
• Increased timber value: By selecting the right tree species for your site, you can maximise the growth and quality of your timber. You can also thin out your woodland to reduce competition and increase light, which can improve the health and vigour of your trees.
• Improved recreation: By creating paths, trails, and viewpoints, you can make your woodland more accessible and enjoyable for yourself and others. You can also use your woodland for educational, social, or therapeutic purposes, such as hosting workshops, events, or retreats.
• Reduced carbon footprint: By planting more trees, you can help mitigate the effects of climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in your woodland. You can also use your timber as a renewable source of energy or material, which can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels or imported products.

If you’re interested in our forestry services, or any other aspect of woodland management, please get in touch with us today. We’d love to hear from you and discuss how we can help you make the most of your woodland.