farmers, crofters and land agents

SERVICES FOR farmers, crofters and land agents

Having worked as a Forest Manager with a national forest management company and then with a national firm of land agents, my work has brought me into contact with crofters and common grazing committees, farm managers, farm owners and land agents.

Because of this, I like to think that I understand the requirements of the agricultural community and that I can offer services that are tailored to this sector.

For example, the free site appraisal work that I offer makes it easy for you to establish whether your surplus land has potential for tree planting.  If it does, my fixed-price grant application and project management service helps to keep costs under control. This can make the difference between a positive or negative cash flow when the scheme is small or the costs unusually high.

Please click here for more information on this aspect of my work.

At the other end of the forest lifecycle, I am able to plan and implement timber harvesting projects both big and small.  From the initial budgets and cost and income projections, through to the marketing of the timber, I can provide the complete service, including no-obligation appraisals of your woodland.   

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With regard to other services that I offer, it is worth considering the following when you compare me to other forestry consultants and management companies:

• I will work to an agreed fixed price in many circumstances to provide you with the confidence to expect that projects will be delivered in accordance with the cash flows and budgets that I provide before the work begins.

• I hold public liability insurance (£5 million), employee liability insurance (£10 million) and professional indemnity cover (£1 million).

• My work is risk-assessed, I implement a lone-working policy, and I have my own company safety policy.

• I am flexible and can do anything from a full evaluation of your farm woodland or crofter forestry potential to a one-off site visit or a simple amendment to your IACS map.

• I will come and visit you at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends if required.

• I am experienced and competent in most areas of forest management.

Please use the links below for more information on a few of the ways I can help.

It is not an exhaustive list, so feel free to use the form and contact details here to send me your own requirements or questions.