Expression of Interest for the Purchase of Standing Timber

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Wrexham County Borough Council invites expressions of interest for thinning works to improve the quality of the woodland at the Alyn Waters, Bonc yr Hafod, Bryn Kinalt, Ty Mawr and Moss Valley Country Parks. It is proposed to undertake a 20%-30% thinning programme for the mainly broadleaf woodlands. The woodlands are a mixture of broadleaf species, with some conifer trees, of varying quality.Works are separate lots to be bid for separately or together (Council decision on whether to award the individual lots or award the lots as one contract or not award any of the lots will be final) . A trial area will be allocated to the successful bidder and thinning work completed to the satisfaction of the council prior to any further thinning works taking place within any of its other woodlands.Woodland areas for an estimated 20% - 30% thin per park is as follows:Alyn Waters 63 hectaresBonc yr Hafod 29.5 hectaresBrynkinalt 5.22 HectaresMoss Valley 18.17 hectaresTy Mawr 4.17 hectaresBidders are responsible for and at their own cost for on-site measurements to estimate volume. The successful bidder/s will be responsible for obtaining felling licences and compliance with conditions and regulations enforceable by NRW. The successful bidder will be required to produce extraction and haulage plans for each country park, with a view to reducing disruption to park users and limiting any damage to paths, roads, infrastructure and features. Plans must be agreed by WCBC prior to commencement of operations.