LINKS
SMALL WOODS ASSOCIATION – advice and training courses
available, mainly aimed at small woodland owners.
www.smallwoods.org.uk
THE FORESTRY COMMISSION –
responsible for managing government woodland grant schemes, and
controlling felling licences. Limited advice is available through
their Private Woodland Officers.
www.forestry.gov.uk
BTCV – includes a recommended
practical woodland management handbook, available on-line or to
purchase.
www.btcv.org.uk
FORESTRY CONTRACTING
ASSOCIATION – Includes lists of local contractors, who are committed
to working to an agreed code of practice.
www.fcauk.com/
ROYAL FORESTRY SOCIETY – Aimed
at larger woodland owners, but with a wealth of information, and
lists of consultants you can employ to manage your wood.
www.rfs.org.uk/
THE WILDLFIFE TRUSTS – The
national page for the county wildlife trusts, who work to promote
nature conservation at a local level.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/
THE WOODLAND TRUST – Britain’s
largest charity devoted to woodland conservation.
www.woodland-trust.org.uk/
OTHER ADVICE
- Many County Councils have a
forestry service available to offer advice or local contacts.
- FWAG (Farming and Wildlife
Advisory Group) have local offices with staff available to advise on
conservation.
- Each Wildlife Woodlands
sellers pack includes a complete set of local contacts, a detailed
site description and an outline management statement, which you may
wish to use as a guide to future care.
