Silviculture

As degree trained forest managers, we can deliver first
class silvicultural consultancy, fulfilling your woodland
management objectives. With conscientious management,
Houlbec can plan and implement varying silvicultural
systems, be it clear cutting to various continuous cover
systems. With a great understanding of these systems,
we can help to develop your woodlands in accordance
with many forestry policy frameworks.

Forest Management Consultancy and Contracting

We can offer forest management consultancy and contracting services. With modern geographical information systems, forests and woodlands can be accurately mapped and listed. Felling licenses, grant schemes and forest management schemes can be entered into these systems to give an accurate and informative analysis of your woodland.

Houlbec can advise on many matters. These include the Woodland Grant Scheme, managing your woodland in accordance with modern forestry frameworks including the UK Woodland Assurance Scheme and the UK Forestry Standard. In addition we can offer mensuration, forest planning, ride side management, rhododendron control, forest harvesting and extraction, thinning, brashing, chemical and motor manual weeding, planting, fencing, mulching and pre planting ground preparation.