18 South West Building & Construction


September 2010


Consider winter tree planting plans WORKING WITH WOOD, TIMBER AND FOR


By Matthew Peaster of Wood-Land Southwest Ltd


WITH the summer months slowly rolling into autumn, now is the prime time to consider this winter’s tree planting plans. While some projects will be self-funding, there are grants available for certain projects. The Forestry Commission’s


Woodland Creation Grant is currently open for new applications. There is a window each summer to apply for this grant to help fund new woodland planting. The window closes on September 30 and there are maps and forms to be completed so prior planning will ensure a safe application submission. The


Est 1953


Family owned & run business Specialising in the


manufacture and fitting of both traditional and contemporary joinery


Tel/Fax: 01736 363582


Working with wood since 1953 email: mworledge@hotmail.com www.regentjoineryworks.co.uk


grant comprises two main parts, with an add on for favoured planting areas. For details, read www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/ewgs7- guide.pdf or contact a local woodland management business. Wood-Land Southwest Ltd, based in Somerset, planted 30,000 trees last planting season. The majority of these were 1ha- 3ha plantings of 1,000 to 3,500 trees to create small woods for clients with a few spare acres looking to enhance their land and become more sustainable. Building projects may also require hedge planting and buffer strips of tree planting. Planning early in the season helps contractors plan their work schedules and nurseries with planting stock and efficient supply of materials. Often many projects are left until the end of the financial year, some unavoidably, but this can add to the costs as many small local teams are already booked up. It’s also worth considering the tree and shrub species for these new schemes as this can make a big difference to the overall feel


of your landscaping project. *Matthew Peaster at Wood- Land Southwest Ltd can be contacted on 07980 664126.


■ EIC Ltd, the nationwide business, can offer shopfitting and joinery services from its regional office in Plymouth. Complete schemes can be


undertaken from the initial plans through to decorating.


In addition, refurbishment projects, response and planned maintenance works, and a full facilities management service can also be undertaken. Tel 01752 231250. Fax: 01752 343370. www.eicltd.com.


■ REGENT Joinery Works, a family business established in 1953, is based in the centre of Penzance, Cornwall. The business specialises in the


manufacture and fitting of both traditional and contemporary joinery. Examples of the firm’s work can be seen at its website - www.regentjoineryworks.co.uk. Tel 01736 363582 or email mworledge@hotmail.com.


Shopfitting & Joinery


• Shopfitting • Joinery • Refurbishment


• Response Maintenance


Woodland and Countryside management - Tree and hedge planting with grant applications - Hedge laying - Fencing


- Scrub control and habitat management - Supply of trees and tree shelters - Orchard planting and restoration - Weed spraying - Tree safety works


EIC South West Eastern Wood Road Langage Industrial Estate Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 5ET


Tel: 01752 231250 Fax: 01752 343370 Visit www.eicltd.com


- Summer vegetation management


Contact: Matthew Peaster 07980664126 Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset


email: countryside@matthewpeaster.com


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