Sporting and Leisure
With a history of creating and managing forests in the UK for nearly 50 years, our forestry managers have extensive experience of wildlife management. We work alongside government bodies such as the Environment Agency, Natural England, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Forestry Commission and the Deer Commission for Scotland.
Fountains has been involved in the creation and enhancement of habitats for rare species such as the Pearl-bordered Fritillary in the South of England to the Black Cock Grouse in the Highlands. In the summer months, forest rangers liaise with wildlife groups to prevent disturbance to sensitive species of ground nesting birds by forest operations. Close liaison is maintained between the rangers and specialist ornithologists with regard to raptors. Merlin, Hen Harrier, Goshawk and Peregrine Falcon all nest and hunt within the woodlands we manage.
The ranger’s job is primarily to protect the trees from wildlife damage although protection of sensitive species is part of the daily discipline. Uncontrolled deer populations within woodland can cause irreparable damage to the crop. Rangers are employed to manage these populations through stalking and culling. In order to maximise the commercial potential for the woodland owner, and to promote efficient wildlife management practices, Fountains Forestry offer a range of sporting and leisure pursuits including:
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