One of the most important tools in forestry, improving the quality of retained trees, increasing light to the woodland floor and reducing competition stress.
A proven way to create wildlife-rich woodland structure and encourage ground flora, particularly valuable where historic coppice systems have declined across Surrey.
Species choice matters across Surrey's varied soils and exposures. Planting should reflect site conditions, existing woodland character, and long-term resilience.
Some sites need enabling works before good forestry can begin, opening up light, controlling invasive growth and improving access for safe future management.
Forestry work often involves regulation, felling licences, TPOs and Conservation Area requirements. We manage the administrative side so work is planned and carried out lawfully. Where operations produce timber or woodfuel, we advise on extraction, processing and sustainable local end-use.
Surrey contains important ancient woodland, including distinctive types on the North Downs. These sites demand minimal disturbance, protection of veteran trees, and careful light management, not heavy-handed intervention.
Visit us today to find out how we can help you with your woodland management.
David and the team will be happy to discuss your current project and how we can help you sustain your woodland.
Surrey Hills Conservation
Mad Horse Copse Farm
Logmore Lane,
Westcott
RH4 3GB
Surrey contains important ancient woodland, including distinctive woodland types associated with the North Downs. These sites require a careful approach: minimising soil disturbance, protecting veteran trees, managing light without drying out the woodland floor, and avoiding heavy-handed intervention.
We apply low-impact methods and appropriate timing to protect:
