New Woodland

[Alan SHM]

Ok - first post so here we go.

 

We've a bit of land and have decided to plant a new wood ( 10 acres ) - we've processed some inital paperwork with the advisor - but it seems to be tied up with the Welsh Gov and apparently we have to wait until it's IACS registered. Until we get this, basicly we're on stop - the next hoop is an approved fencing plan which again we have to wait for the green light before putting any fencing into the ground. I was looking to get it all started October / November / December ( at least the fencing / gates ) - but we've been advised that the planting may go to February next year. And we've also been advised not to fence until it's approved...

 

With all this rain we may be struggling anyway - but if we get a dry spell ( ??) I want to crack on.

 

Has anyone been through this process and perhaps shed some light / give me some pointers ?

 

The sooner the trees are in the ground the sooner they'll get going - and Spring's busy enough for us.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Alan