A well-managed woodland is more productive, more resilient and more ecologically valuable than one left to its own devices. Arbortech Professional Tree Services carries out a full range of woodland management work across Somerset, working with private landowners, farmers, estates, conservation organisations and local authorities to manage woodland and land in a way that meets both practical objectives and ecological ambitions.
Somerset has a rich and varied woodland heritage — from the ancient oak woods of Exmoor and the Quantocks to the wet willow and alder carr of the Levels, the limestone woodland of the Mendips and the traditional mixed coppice of South Somerset. Whatever the character of your woodland or land, our team has the practical experience to manage it well.
Our Woodland Management Services
At the heart of our woodland work is woodland management — developing and delivering practical programmes of work tailored to your woodland’s species composition, condition and your objectives as a landowner. This typically involves woodland thinning to improve the structure and growth of the stand, opening up the canopy to benefit both the timber crop and the woodland floor below.
Coppicing is one of the oldest and most ecologically beneficial forms of woodland management, producing a sustainable cycle of growth and harvest while dramatically increasing the biodiversity value of the woodland. We carry out coppicing for landowners managing traditional coppice woodland, as well as those looking to restore neglected or overstood coppice back into active management.
Beyond the woodland itself, we carry out vegetation clearance for landowners dealing with invasive species, overgrown scrub or land requiring clearance ahead of new planting or development. New woodland and tree establishment is supported through our tree planting and maintenance service, covering species selection, ground preparation, planting and the critical aftercare that determines whether new trees thrive.
For landowners with conservation and wildlife objectives, we carry out habitat creation work — from creating deadwood features and woodland rides to establishing new native planting at field and woodland margins. As part of this work, we also supply and install bat and bird boxes in trees, providing secure roost and nest sites for species that have lost natural cavity habitat.
Working Within Agri-Environment Schemes and Conservation Frameworks
Much of our woodland management work in Somerset takes place within the context of Countryside Stewardship agreements, Forestry Commission management plans or other conservation and land management frameworks. Our team is experienced in working within these requirements, co-ordinating with land agents, ecologists and scheme advisors where needed, and ensuring that all work is carried out within the applicable consents and seasonal restrictions.
We offer free, no-obligation site visits across Somerset, and written quotations are provided on request. All work is carried out by qualified, fully insured professionals.
