Oak butts from an extensive thinning operation laid out ready to present to market. All timber marked, measured and marketed by Andrew Wright to ensure a successful sale for the client, a shooting estate in Sussex. Long term woodland management plan approved by the Forestry Commission.
Oak standards in coppice woodland being thinned for timber and to increase light levels for understorey. Felled by Andrew Wright in managed coppice woodland in Sussex
This stunning plantation of Western hemlock was part harvested in conjunction with UK Power Networks, being adjacent to high voltage powerlines. Areas were retained for amenity and seed source/regeneration purposes. A good income was generated for the landowner. Project managed by Andrew Wright in commercial woodland in the Surrey Hills
Small clearfell site being replanted with mixed hardwoods (oak, cherry, wild service) for long term timber production, amenity and wildlife habitat. Planted by Andrew Wright in commercial woodland in Sussex
Multiple roundwood products are being brought to market on this well managed Estate in the Surrey Hills. This harvesting programme involved a diverse range of sites and three gangs working in cooperation managed by Andrew Wright. We managed to profitably extract and market the lop and top (brash/biomass) from the main clearfell sites.
A successful establishment of Douglas fir following felling of spruce crop and ground preparation. Temporary protective deer fencing erected at low cost to client on large Estate in Sussex. Long term woodland management plan approved by the Forestry Commission.
Expert timber haulier Jeremy Taylor collects a small parcel of oak timber from a difficult access. Timber felled and extracted by Andrew Wright and David Wright in small coppice woodland in Sussex.
A small but select parcel of timber felled and extracted by Andrew Wright and David Wright. All timber marked, measured and marketed by Andrew Wright to secure top price for the landowner, a farmer in Sussex.
A fine larch plantation in farm woodland in Sussex. Thinned twice by mechanical harvesting teams under supervision of Andrew Wright over a 10 year period
Award winning silviculture using natural regeneration of pine to establish successor crops. Andrew Wright was involved in this project over a 15 year period.
Compartment map produced by Silveroaks Forestry Ltd using state of the art digital mapping. This sort of mapping is required by Forestry Commission and RPA for grant and felling licence applications.
Aerial mapping of harvesting sites produced by Silveroaks Forestry Ltd. Interrogation of geographical information tools is very helpful in the production of woodland management plans.