Case Studies
The following are examples of the projects I have been involved with recently: -
Project: WHPMGS Evaluation
Client: Forestry Commission England
The Woodland Harvesting, Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme (WHPMGS) was introduced as a pilot scheme in two regions of England in 2005. An evaluation saw the outcomes of the scheme being quantified in the context of a new Rural Development Plan for England. www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6dzh93
Project: Washburn Heritage Project Feasibility Study
Client: Fewston with Blubberhouses Parochial Church Council
A study to explore the feasibility of extending and converting a Grade 2* Listed building to provide additional community facilities and a heritage centre adjacent to a popular recreational area in the Nidderdale AONB
www.ydmt.org/page.php?page=projects_more_info&id=575
Project: Wildfire 2007
Client: Rural Development Initiatives Ltd.
A major national conference addressing the increasing problem of moorland, forest and wild fires in the UK, to be held in the North York Moors in June 2007.
Project: East of England Woodfuel Project Scoping Study
Client: Forestry Commission.
Following the publication of the England Woodfuel Strategy the FC is looking to instigate a major regional project to stimulate the uptake of woodfuel in the East of England. www.forestry.gov.uk/england-woodfuel
Project: Great Yorkshire Show Forest Events Arena
Client: Yorkshire Agricultural Society
The Great Yorkshire Show attracts 135000 each year and in visitor exit surveys the forestry events arena consistently features in the top attractions.
Project: Low Carbon Buildings Programme Grant Application
Client: Eskdale Open
Eskdale Open are submitting a series of applications to funders to support a programme of installation of biomass boilers to both public and private sector premises