Wyre Forest

JCFS worked in association with Woodgate Sawmills on a stand of privately owned timber in the Wyre Forest. We contract cut the job to their requirements using state-of-the-art harvesting equipment, which meant the job was done efficiently and very accurately.

If you have standing timber and are considering harvesting options, JCFS offers comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs. Contact us to arrange a site visit and explore how we can assist in managing your woodland sustainably.

Overview

Efficient Harvesting: Utilise advanced machinery to expedite the harvesting process without compromising safety or environmental standards.
Quality Timber Supply: Provide Woodgate Sawmills with high-quality timber suitable for their processing requirements.
Sustainable Practices: Implement methods that support the long-term health and regeneration of the forest ecosystem.

Methodology

Site Assessment: Conducted a thorough evaluation of the timber stand to determine the best approach for harvesting, considering factors like tree species, terrain, and accessibility.
Planning and Coordination: Developed a detailed harvesting plan in consultation with Woodgate Sawmills, aligning on timelines, machinery to be used, and end-product specifications.
Execution: Employed state-of-the-art harvesting equipment operated by our skilled team to carry out the felling and extraction processes with precision.
Logistics: Managed the transportation of felled timber to Woodgate Sawmills, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining the quality of the logs during transit.

Lockhart Garret

Having worked for Lockhart for a number of years we have built a very good relationship in the time. We have worked all over the country on estates that they manage. It’s nice to be considered in so many counties and recognised for our quality of work.

Elmley Castle Woodlands

We have worked at Elmley since 2015. Over the past 6 years, the work has been quite varied. When we first started here, the operations were much more motor manual with a tractor, winch, and forwarding trailer. Some of the ground was very steep and difficult to work, but it taught us the correct way to plan a site and be methodical. As the business grew and we acquired more of the mechanical equipment, the work was somewhat easier. In the last two years, we have been targeting ash dieback and have been on some extreme ground that has really tested the machinery and operators. Having the purpose-built machines up there for the last operation meant a lot of the ground could be driven and worked in a more efficient way. This means we achieved more in the allotted time frame, which was important due to the weather and shooting on the estate.

Campden House Estate

Very much an ash dieback campaign. We started working here in 2019 when we acquired a successful parcel of timber that went out to tender. We have done 3 successive years of ash clearfells and thinning and have again been faced with challenges regarding topography and ground conditions. After our work in 2019 and the way, we prepared the site ready for replanting the owner was happy to remain using us as the preferred contractor. The one wood is 200 acres and nearly all ash. There is a lot of work to do here and it’s great to have built a good relationship with another local estate to give both the client reassurance to getting the work done to expectations but also we know there is potential work there for some time.