Woodland creation

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05 DEC 2023
Orchard Park Farms - Hornblotton, Somerset, BA4 6SF
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About Woodland creation

Trees have far-reaching benefits for people, the land, the environment and for future generations. By planting the right tree in the right place for the right reason, coupled with financial support and expert advice, woodlands can help realise the full potential of your land.

Woodland creation can sit alongside food production and can help farmers and landowners diversify their business, provide alternative income streams, as well as deliver environmental benefits.

If you plan to create woodland in England, you may be eligible for grants from the Forestry Commission or from a number of partners and other woodland creation organisations.

Join Farmers Weekly live as an expert panel considers the different grant and finance options as well as the planning aspects of woodland creation.

Expert advice

Gain critical insights and guidance from those who built a diversification business

Case study tours

View the site/project on the day to see how it was diversified to create a new income stream

Networking opportunities

Meet like-minded farmers from across the UK farming industry to share experiences and ideas

Hear from speakers

Have your questions answered and discuss your ideas with professionals and peers

Agenda

09:00

Registration and networking breakfast/coffee 
09:25

Welcome from Suzie Horne, Business editor, Farmers Weekly 
09:30 – 09:55

Woodland creation, Jo Garlick, land use advisor, Forestry Commission
09:55 – 10:20

Finance and planning aspects, Marc Leibrecht, Carter Jonas
10:20– 10.45

Tax implications
10:45 – 11:15

Quick coffee/comfort break
11:15 – 11:40

Woodland management, Forestry Commission
11:40 - 12:05

Case study: Neil MacDonald, Orchard Park Farm and Thomas Mansfield, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
12:05 – 12:10

Summary of the morning, Suzie Horne, Business editor at Farmers Weekly
13.30– 14:30

Tour of site, led by Neil MacDonald
14:30 – 14:50

Opportunities and challenges with development Q&A session with all speakers
14:50

Suzie Horne, Business editor, Farmers Weekly, closing remarks  
15:00

End Event  

Meet the host

Suzie Horne is Farmers Weekly’s Business Editor. She has a Yorkshire family farming background and an HND in agricultural marketing and business administration.

Suzie has an extensive background in agricultural journalism and is interested in all farm business and rural issues.

Speakers

Marc Liebrecht

Marc is head of forestry at Carter Jonas and has an active role in the natural capital team, with a focus on carbon sequestration and biodiversity net gain.

Marc Liebrecht

Marc is head of forestry at Carter Jonas and has an active role in the natural capital team, with a focus on carbon sequestration and biodiversity net gain.

He specialises in the delivery of forest and woodland management, tree safety surveys and forest valuations.

He works for a range of private clients, charities and institutions, delivering a comprehensive range of forestry and tree management services.

He also has 30 years’ experience in woodland creation designing and implementing projects in England.

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Thomas Mansfield

Tom is a FWAG South West farm environment adviser, with over eight years’ experience advising farmers and landowners on nature and environmentally friendly farming practices across the South West.

Thomas Mansfield

Tom is a FWAG South West farm environment adviser, with over eight years’ experience advising farmers and landowners on nature and environmentally friendly farming practices across the South West.

He has developed a specialism in woodland creation and management planning, working closely with partners and clients to create, manage and restore wildlife habitats that provide multiple benefits within the landscape.

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Jo Garlick

Jo is a land use advisor (LUA) for the South West, covering Devon, West Somerset and Cornwall.

Jo Garlick

Jo is a land use advisor (LUA) for the South West, covering Devon, West Somerset and Cornwall.

The Forestry Commission LUAs can advise on the various grants and incentives available as well as carry out free farm visits to identify tree planting and woodland management opportunities.

Jo’s background in land management has led her to work on various projects to recover lost habitats and improve water quality.

Two of Jo’s special interests are woodland habitats and the farm grant landscape.

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Neil Macdonald

Neil is a second-generation farmer and Nuffield Scholar with a passion for biodiversity and making the most of every square inch of his farm.

Neil Macdonald

Neil is a second-generation farmer and Nuffield Scholar with a passion for biodiversity and making the most of every square inch of his farm.

Orchard Park farm was purchased 12 years ago and is now planted with apple trees for the cider industry and part way into a new woodland creation scheme to go with some existing woodland and other environmental schemes.

Enterprises include an extensive cider-making operation, dog walking field, wholesale firewood, outdoor events, bike tracks, bushcraft centre and many more.

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Venue

Location

Orchard Park Farms - Hornblotton, Somerset, BA4 6SF

Phone: 01963 240154
Mob: 07831 483 392

Website:
https://www.orchardparkfarms.com/

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Headline partner - Woodland creation

Forestry Commission

The Forestry Commission is responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting sustainable woodland management in England.

We do this through providing grants and advice on woodland creation and woodland management, as well as managing felling licences and offering advice on tree health.

We can help you to find out more about how trees can complement your existing business and the benefits they can offer you and your land.

With financial incentives available and expert support on hand, woodland creation and management can help you diversify, generate reliable revenue streams and deliver environmental benefits that support your wider land management goals.

For more information on woodland creation, grants and the support available, visit the website below or contact your local Woodland Creation Officer.

Website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/forestry-commission

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