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Forestry

PDG has a division that specialises in support to the forestry industry. Gone are the days when "crop spraying" was undertaken by eye and experience. Environmental and economic pressures have meant that helicopter companies have had to adapt to survive. PDG Helicopters has always been at the forefront of development in this highly technical operation, both in the UK and Ireland. An example of increasing complexity and efficiency is the use of satellite navigation to aid in the spreading of granular fertiliser with great precision. Ground and airborne computers are used to control spreading and record the results on a post flight map. Another example is the use of hydraulic grabs, controlled by the pilot to remove timber from inaccessible places during timber extraction.
Examples of helicopter support for the forestry industry are:
  • Spreading of fertiliser
  • Timber extraction
  • Transport of material for new forests
  • Fencing
  • Christmas tree extraction
  • Survey
  • Grass seeding
  • Fire Fighting
All operations are supported in the field by a self-contained team of loaders, banksmen and engineers. The core of pilots and support engineers working the forests specialise in forestry flying, some have been instrumental in developing techniques that have become the industry standard. The company has a comprehensive range of specialised equipment. New techniques and equipment are constantly being developed to satisfy new customer requirements.

No forestry job is to small, costs to foresters can be minimised by careful planning of several tasks in the same area.

No forestry job is to big, long term contracts in the UK, Ireland and overseas can be accommodated using helicopters from our extensive fleet.

Why not fill in our enquiry form and fax it back to us so that we can provide you with an accurate quotation.
Forestry
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