Thinning young woodland in West Dorset

[helendorset]

Hello,

We have a 15 hectare mixed broadleaf woodland in West Dorset (ash, oak, cherry, lime, field maple). Trees are 13 years old (ash have done best) and we want to start thinning. We have a licence. It is a flat site, the trees are in blocks accessed by wide rides. Does anyone have an idea of the price for standing timber in this area? Or would it be financially worthwhile to do the work ourselves and sell cord wood to a firewood contactor? Thanks

[County 764]

Very young stuff, are you sure its big enough?. Any pictures?

[Marc Lewis]

With such young trees, i think the sale of timber will struggle to cover the cost of the operation, unless you are planning to thin it yourself.

[Dorset Treeman]

I'm in Dorset (near Dorchester) and manage woodland for various woodland owners. Have you considered having a management plan written? There's grants available so may not even cost you a penny. Call me on 07403 944331 and I will advise you as best I can. Will probably be able to pop out and have a look some time.