Specialist Conservation & Strategic Management for Irreplaceable Arboricultural Assets

Expert woodland consultancy and veteran tree care across the whole of the UK.

Preserving Heritage, Ensuring Future Resilience

Woodlands and veteran trees require specialist management to balance safety, conservation, long-term health and legal obligations. Whether you’re managing a private estate, development site, public open space or woodland, having a clear management strategy helps protect valuable tree assets while meeting planning and environmental requirements.

At Bowland Tree Consultancy, we provide practical, evidence-based advice tailored to your site. Our recommendations are clear, proportionate and designed to help you manage your veteran trees and woodlands with confidence.

Our Services

We provide a range of consultancy services for woodland and veteran tree management, including:

  • Woodland Management Plans: Preparation of Woodland Management Plans in accordance with the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS), promoting sustainable woodland management and, where required, supporting thinning and/or felling licence applications to the Forestry Commission.
  • Veteran & Ancient Tree Surveys & Reports: Detailed surveys identifying veteran tree features, assessing condition and providing practical management recommendations, as well as reports to support planning applications and short to long-term management strategies.
  • AirSpading & Soil Remediation – Investigation and treatment of soil compaction, buried root collars and other rooting issues affecting tree health. For more information about these services, visit our dedicated AirSpading & Soil Remediation page.

Why Choose Bowland Tree Consultancy?

Choosing the right consultant means receiving advice that’s practical, technically robust and tailored to your objectives. We offer:

  • Ancient & Veteran Tree Specialists – Our team includes VETCert-qualified consultants, with specialist expertise in the assessment and management of ancient and veteran trees.
  • Planning & Regulatory Expertise – Clear advice that aligns with current government guidance and industry standards, and supports planning, woodland management and statutory applications.
  • Experienced Across Multiple Sectors – Trusted by private landowners, estates, local authorities, developers and commercial clients throughout the UK.
  • End-to-End Consultancy – From initial surveys through to management plans and ongoing advice, providing a single point of contact throughout your project.
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