Quick intro.

[AndyB101]

Bit of an introduction.
I’m Andy, based on North Gloucestershire. I’ve taken on 4 acres of part sort of ancient woodland and part 20 year old planting. Both patches have been left unmanaged. The older part of the wood has been left for 35 years, the new planting hasn’t been touch since the day the last tree was heeled in.
I start the thinning tomorrow.

 

[JonathanD]

Welcome to BcUK. Quite a few custodians of woodland on here should you need to discuss your project.

 

[demented dale]

Bit of an introduction.
I’m Andy, based on North Gloucestershire. I’ve taken on 4 acres of part sort of ancient woodland and part 20 year old planting. Both patches have been left unmanaged. The older part of the wood has been left for 35 years, the new planting hasn’t been touch since the day the last tree was heeled in.
I start the thinning tomorrow.

welcome andy and enjoy x

 

[Broch]

Hi, and welcome to the forum

I have managed ancient semi natural woodland for over 30 years. If you have just taken responsibility for this bit of wood the most important advice I can give you is STOP, do nothing, until you have carried out a biodiversity survey and assessed what your woodland contains. The only exception to that advice is if there are dangerous conditions that need addressing before you do anything else.

You may find some useful ideas here:

Woodland – Montgomeryshire Habitats Management Group

www.mont-hmg.co.uk

 

[Pattree]

Hi, Welcome.

 

[John Fenna]

Hello and welcome!

 

[HorseGuy]

Welcome toy the forum.

 

[Mesquite]

Hello and welcome to the forum Andy

 

[Tony]

good to have you Andy, I look forward to hearing how you progress with the woodland