Powering Renewable Energy with Expert Forestry Solutions

The Role of Forestry in Renewable Energy

With the UK focusing on decarbonising energy production, wind power remains a key component. Many commercial forests are located in upland areas suitable for wind generation, making forestry management essential for optimising wind yield.

Pre-Construction Felling for Wind Efficiency

• Windfarm projects require pre-construction felling to maintain smooth wind flow.
• Trees disrupt wind flow patterns, making strategic clearing crucial to turbine efficiency.
• Euroforest specialises in tailored felling programs to enhance wind yield and site viability.

Specialised Harvesting Techniques

• Consultation from a harvesting perspective
• Site investigation and full site clearance
• Use of diverse machinery for challenging sites

Local Expertise and Market Optimisation

Euroforest collaborates with local specialist contractors for efficient harvesting. Timber is marketed at the best value to local customers, ensuring rapid placement and minimising on-site disruption.

Project Management and Compliance

• Intensive on-site management and supervision
• Compliance with CDM (Construction Design & Management) regulations
• Experienced managers with over a decade of wind farm project expertise
• Coordination with multiple stakeholders for safe and efficient project execution

Commitment to Safety and Environmental Standards

• Dedicated compliance team with three full-time compliance officers
• Expertise in complex risk assessments and method statements
• Accredited with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) certifications

Completed Projects

Kype Muir Windfarm 2015 –2019

Euroforest delivered the full service to this four-year, 26 turbine project including site investigation keyhole felling, road access corridor felling, main site clearance and brash removal.

‍Harting Rigg Windfarm 2019 – 2024

Euroforest successfully delivered harvesting services to this 10-turbine project, completing 12KM of keyhole felling on a challenging deep peat site. The operation was carried out using specialised low-ground pressure excavator-based harvesters and snips, ensuring minimal impact on the sensitive ground conditions.

‍South Kyle Windfarm 2020 – 2022

Euroforest secured an element of the felling works on this large-scale windfarm project, which consisted of 50 turbines. The team was responsible for felling and brash removal across 106 hectares.

Explore our project spotlights to see our expertise in action