FOREST WORKS

Know the land before you buy

Forestry Land Suitability AssessmentConsidering buying land with potential for forestry?
Why not source a practical preliminary assessment of a sites potential for afforestation. Carried out by a Registered Professional Forester.
Helping you understand the opportunities and environmental constraints before committing to the purchase.

€129
Forestry Land Suitability Report

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Afforestation potential and overall site assessmentAn initial assessment of the property's apparent suitability for afforestation, including key opportunities and potential constraints.
A breakdown of suitable schemes and potential premiums available for the site. Current Land Use and Habitats identified.

Soils - Ground condition
Probable soil types (mapped), drainage and land information relevant to forestry potential.

Access - Practical considerationsInitial consideration of access and the practical requirements for initial and future forestry operations. Mapping of Right of Ways, Public Roads

Environmental considerationsIdentification of all environmental or regulatory considerations that will trigger Report Requests from DAFM. Layers such as HNVF, Breeding Waders, Wetland, Harrier and many more are checked for overlap.

Surrounding forestryReview of existing forestry and the surrounding landscape to help put the property into context. Summary of local current and recent Afforestation Applications.

Location & mappingLocation, boundaries and relevant mapping information used in the assessment. Aspect , Exposure and Elevation check.

Relevant Layers
Additional Layers such as Acid Sensitive; Fisheries Sensitivity; Water Body; Grassland; Flood plain; Forestry Pressure; Local Authority, Water, Gas and ESB Corridors.

NPWS and Archaeology
A summary of adjacent Monuments, Protected Areas, Pearl Musscle and Hydrology

Curlew
All important breeding Curlew check - will instantly rule out Afforestation if an overlap occurs.