Native Forestry

About Us

      

Forest Managers

Nick Barnes BSc. MSc. PhD (NPTC CS30.1, CS30.2, CS31, PA1, PA6A; Licensed bat worker; Distinction in MSc Environmental Forestry, Bangor).

Emma Barnes BSc. MSc (NPTC CS30.1, CS30.2, CS31, PA1, PA6A; Licensed bat worker; Distinction in MSc Environmental Forestry, Bangor).

Where Are We?

We are based in the National Forest in south Derbyshire, but also work throughout the East Midlands, West Midlands and occasionally in southern England.

Clients

Clients include the Forestry Commission and National Forest Company, as well as a number of private landowners and other forestry companies. Excellent references are available: “The scheme was well designed and matched our objectives…they have consistently been hard working and attentive” Oaklands Stables, 2006. You may be interested in looking at Case Studies: Native Projects.

Health and Safety/ Insurance/ Qualifications

• Health and safety is taken very seriously; our policy can be provided on request. An ABC Response trained first aider is on site at all times.
• Environmental responsibilities are taken very seriously; the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 & the COSHH Regulations 2002, 2005 are adhered to. We only use biodegradable chain oil in our chainsaws.
• Insurance certificates are also provided on request (Public Liability £5 million & Professional Indemnity £500,000).
• Training and Qualifications are key priorities for both managers; we continue to attend a variety of ecological and management courses each year. Course providers include IEEM and FSC.
• Membership and Affiliation (this section is coming soon)

For further details on any of the above, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Specialist Skills

• Establishment of new native woodlands
• Woodland ecological surveys to aid forestry planning
• Restoration of ancient woodland
• Removal of non-native invasive species

• Why go native?
• Case Studies: Native Projects
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