About Chalford Group

From harvesting and consultancy to renewable fuels and soil health — we connect every stage of sustainable land management, turning woodland into renewable energy, energy into soil health, and soil into the forests of tomorrow.

Our Story

Chalford Group is a land-based enterprise built on the ethos of working with the land rather than against it. From forest to fibre to soil, our approach connects woodland management, timber supply, renewable energy, and composting into a unified circular system. Through this integrated model, we deliver traceability, sustainability, and high standards at every stage.

From our roots in contracting and forestry, we have evolved into a multi-division business that supports landowners, environmental projects, and commercial clients alike — all while remaining firmly grounded in the region we serve.

Timeline

  • Pre-2000

    Launch of our forestry contracting activities, delivering thinning, harvesting, and woodland maintenance.

  • 2017

    Establishment of 3 Counties Wood Fuels, supplying FSC® and PEFC-certified biomass and firewood for heating, electricity, and transport markets.

  • 2023

    Formation of the Silviculture Division, offering woodland consultancy, planting, and restoration services.

  • 2025

    Creation of our compost and growing-media business, developing peat-free solutions and closing the loop from forest residue to soil amendment.

  • 2025

    Formal consolidation of the Group structure under the Chalford umbrella, enabling each division to specialise while contributing to our overarching sustainability vision.

Leadership Team

We are led by a team with deep operational experience in forestry, land management, and renewable products. Each division of Chalford has its own management structure but operates under one strategic vision: quality, traceability, and responsible use of natural resources.

Values & Certifications

We are committed to recognised certification and audit standards, including: FSC® and PEFC® accreditation, Woodsure listings for our biomass fuels

  • Sustainability

    Delivering products and services that protect woodlands, soil, and ecosystems.

  • Integrity

    Operating with transparency, traceable supply chains, and genuine environmental credentials.

  • Innovation

    Continuously improving our processes and developing new solutions, particularly in biomass and composting.

Our Divisions

Together, these divisions form a closed-loop system:

woodland managed → timber utilised → energy generated → residues composted → soil improved → new woodland planted

  • Chalford Timber Ltd

    Provides full forestry contracting services: harvesting, thinning, wood-chipping, site clearance, and fleet operations.

  • Chalford Silviculture Ltd

    Offers woodland consultancy, design, tree planting, and restoration, supporting clients from planning through to establishment.

  • Chalford Compost Ltd

    Focuses on circular bio-products, converting timber residues and organic materials into high-quality growing media and soil amendments.