Maximising Biodiversity,
Efficiency and Financial Returns
A planned approach to land management will help you to maximise the potential of your land and property.
After discussing your requirements and your vision for your land in detail, I can produce a bespoke strategy tailored to your specifications. This will outline your options together with the potential time scales and estimate of costs.
I will work with you and your team to ensure that you achieve the best financial return and the greatest possible enjoyment from your land whilst attending to the needs of the environment, creating biodiverse habitats and never compromising on conservation.
I am happy to advise on projects both large and small. I have worked with local authorities, The Forestry Commission, The Freshwater Habitats Trust, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), Natural England, National Trust and Wild Oxfordshire.
Specialising in the 4 W’s
Land Management Consultancy
Rural Payments
I am able to prepare and submit applications on your behalf to the Rural Payments Agency, managing field parcels and Countryside Stewardship or Sustainable Farm Incentive schemes. I am also happy to liaise with the Environment Agency, Natural England and the Rural Payments Agency on your behalf to handle any inspections and scheme queries.
Biodiversity Surveys
Working with respected ecologists, we carry out biodiversity and habitat surveys, providing baseline reports and recommendations for habitat improvement where required. I work with a network of professionals who will provide the best advice on the relevant issues including bats, great crested newts and water voles.
Mapping
Using GPS and the latest mapping software, I am able to survey your land and then prepare accurate maps drawn onto an Ordnance Survey base layer. The maps can be edited to reflect any changes on your estate, including crop rotations and stewardship options. Drone images can be used to overlay onto maps to help up to date decision making.
Tree Risk Assessment
I am an accredited Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) practitioner and can carry out tree risk assessments, record and map trees on your property, and ensure that you comply with your legal duty of care to the public, your visitors and your staff, should a tree fail and cause injury or damage. I work with Arboricultural Surveyors on larger projects.
Countryside Stewardship & Sustainable Farm Incentive
The world of grants has changed and appears to be continuously evolving. Gone are the days when you were paid to own land or grow food. Now, landowners will need to deliver against fixed aims and objectives in order to receive payments. Rules are now tighter so compliance is essential.
I work with you to help you hit targets and achieve agreement aims, keeping you compliant and able to receive payments.
