A leading Cumbrian estate agents has appointed woodland specialists to help it meet the growing demand for forestry services.
Sarah Radcliffe will head up H&H Land & Estate’s division as woodland and forestry manager and Will Livesey is woodland and environmental advisor for South Lakes.
H&H Land & Estates said: “Forests and woodlands in the UK have become a huge part of land ownership and farming and are an integral part of the landscape, providing many different habitats for our wildlife as well as providing an income for the landowners. Appropriate management of these natural resources is paramount for the retention of the habitats and species that use them as well as the economy.”
Woodland expert Sarah began her career over 14 years ago as woodland officer before progressing through to field manager for the Forestry Commission.
Sarah’s primary responsibility will be to provide professional advice to clients on all forestry and woodland matters, especially Government schemes and legislative requirements, preparing and submitting woodland creation projects, managing sales, planting and maintenance, securing necessary consents and grants, and undertaking assessments, mapping, and reporting.
Northumberland based Sarah will operate on a hybrid working system splitting her time between the Carlisle and Durham offices as she leads this key area of growth for the company across northern England.
Sarah said: “This is a very exciting opportunity for me to utilise the skills and knowledge I have acquired through my time at Forestry Commission and put them to use by helping landowners and farmers gain clarity and understanding of forestry and woodland management, which is an ever-changing area.”
Will will providing woodland management and grant services to South Lakes’ clients. Since gaining his degree in woodland ecology and conservation in 2017, Will has gained a wealth of experience working for Stobart Forestry, undertaking woodland surveys, supervising operations, and grant applications.
Through his role, Will will be primarily accountable for preparing and submitting environment and forestry scheme applications, including felling licences and Environmental Impact Assessments. Will will also be responsible for undertaking ecological and forestry surveys, producing ecological appraisals in relation to planning applications and proposed renewable energy developments, and preparing accurate and detailed plans and maps using specialist GIS software.
Operating from the Kendal office, Will will also be part of the wider forestry and environment teams which greatly enhance the company’s capacity to deliver new and existing instructions within this field.
Thomas Armstrong, director and chartered surveyor at H&H Land & Estates, said: “With the focus on forestry and its impact on the environment snowballing, we wanted to make sure we were in a position to offer the best professional advice and support to both existing and new clients, which is why we have introduced a team of specialists in this area.
“Both Sarah and Will are extremely motivated and dedicated to their field. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome them to the team and look forward to seeing them drive this area of the business forward.”
