Woodland Management
Long-term stewardship for productive, healthy woodland.
- Selective thinning & felling
- Ride and glade creation
- 10-year management plans
Forestry services
Commercial forestry & woodland contracting
One qualified team, our own machinery and the paperwork handled – from long-term management plans to single one-off jobs.
Core forestry services
From small woodland crops to large management plans.
Modern Komatsu machinery, low-impact operations and experienced operators deliver efficient results while protecting your land and maximising timber value.
Owning woodland is a valuable long-term asset, yet many landowners overlook the hidden revenue waiting in their timber. While professional tree felling and site clearance require an upfront investment, timber harvesting is far from a simple expense—it is a commercial operation designed to generate substantial financial returns for you.
By transforming mature or thinning woodlands into marketable timber, you not only clear your land for future growth, healthier ecosystems, and enhanced property value, but you also turn your standing trees into a profitable harvest. Let our experts handle the logistics of the project so you can unlock the true, dual benefit of a cleaner landscape and a profitable woodland.
Woodland Management
Long-term stewardship for productive, healthy woodland.
- Selective thinning & felling
- Ride and glade creation
- 10-year management plans
Site Clearance & Winching
Low-impact machinery for sensitive and hard-to-reach ground.
- Scrub & vegetation clearance
- Tracked winch extraction on steep sites
Timber Harvesting
Efficient, licensed harvesting with a tidy roadside finish.
- Selective and clearfell harvesting
- Forwarder & skidder extraction
- Roadside stacking to sawmill spec
Why choose us
Forestry & Timber Solutions Built on 70 Years of Experience
M Salter & Son Limited is a third-generation Devon contractor delivering professional forestry, timber extraction and woodland management across the South West.
Michael has been our timber harvesting contractor for the past 15 years. The woodlands are managed under a Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) system. Michael is very professional in all his work and the woodlands are a testament to the skill and care that he takes when working here. I have no hesitation in recommending him to other woodland owners.
Coombe Farm
M Salter & Son Ltd are a pleasure to work with. Their extensive knowledge of all aspects of forestry, combined with their professional and reliable approach, makes them a trusted partner for any forestry project. We would not hesitate to recommend their services.
Cameron Edmonds
Contracts Manager, Euroforest South West
Safety & environmental statement
We operate strictly within the UK Forestry Standard and the law. Every project starts with the right felling licence, a wildlife and habitat survey, and a written risk assessment. Timber is extracted with low ground-pressure machinery, brash is managed to protect soils, and replanting or natural regeneration is built into every plan we write.
— M. Salter, Operations Manager
Legally compliant
Felling licences, TPO checks and Forestry Commission consents handled before any saw starts.
Safety first, always
NPTC qualified operators, FISA guidance followed, site-specific RAMS on every job.
Wildlife conservation
Pre-works ecology and nesting-bird surveys, protected-species checks and seasonal timing. Heritage surveys.
Fully documented
£10M public liability, employer's liability and plant insurance – certificates on request.
Quote & log booking
Request a quote or book your winter logs
Three quick steps. No obligation – we'll call to confirm details and arrange a site visit or delivery slot.
- Free site visits within our service area
- Written quotes within 48 hours
- Firewood delivered within 7 days in season
Prefer to talk? Call 07877 531 799