New Information Note
Management of Tree Harvesting Contractors
CWA Information Note No 32
This brand new information note brings together expert insights and practical experience to guide community groups in engaging and managing professional contractors for tree harvesting operations in woodlands. While effective woodland management often depends on the specialist skills of harvesting contractors, community groups must ensure activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with community objectives.
The note addresses the critical decision of harvesting method - whether to use a standing sale or direct contracting - and outlines the full lifecycle of planning, procuring, managing, and completing harvesting operations. It applies to all forms of silvicultural systems, including thinning and clear felling.
