Tree reductions in Westbury needing Chapter 8 traffic control

Posted on 20 October 201829 October 2018 by Debbie Newman

Today we were cutting 300m of various overhanging trees back over the main road in Westbury and will continue for the rest of the week.

The work needs “stop and go” boards for traffic control. Because the Conservation Contractors team are qualified to “Chapter 8” requirements, they are able to manage the traffic control in-house.

The Department for Transport has a comprehensive guide for traffic signs and management. Chapter 8 of this guide is called ‘Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations’. This is commonly referred to as the “Chapter 8 guidelines”.

15 Oct

The new sport of branch balancing!

Posted on 18 October 201829 October 2018 by Debbie Newman

Part of our previous job in Melksham – just a picture of a branch falling and looking like it is balancing on the street lamp.

18 Oct

Equestrian Arena in Lavington, near Devizes – update

Posted on 17 October 201829 October 2018 by Debbie Newman

Finished sand arena at Lavington, just in time before the change in the weather.
20×30 m with drainage to a soakaway and extra post and rail fence

17 Oct

Hedge Reduction Keevil

Posted on 16 October 201829 October 2018 by Debbie Newman

A very large hedge reduction a few weeks ago to a mature beech hedge; Justin there for scale! The hedge had just got too big to manage by the owner in Keevil. The top will regrow next summer.

16 Oct

Equestrian Centre all-weather riding surface

Posted on 10 October 20189 April 2019 by Debbie Newman

Our video clip here shows mixing in fibres for our Lavington equestrian project. The riding surface is sand with recycled fibres mixed in to give a high-quality riding surface in all-weather conditions. They are then spread on top and then mixed into the sand.

https://www.facebook.com/165568496924335/videos/2173355506264035/

Duty of care to have trees surveyed

Posted on 2 October 201810 October 2018 by Debbie Newman

This is why you have a duty of care to have trees surveyed on a regular basis…

The recent winds caused the tree to lose limbs and damage their neighbours’ vehicles in a car park in Bristol.

All cleared up and now back to Bristol to tidy the remains of the tree next week

3m high palisade fence for utility company in Mere

Posted on 30 September 201825 January 2023 by Debbie Newman

Another day and another job requiring a 3m high palisade fence x 30m in Mere.

This is to give added security around a water tank for a utility company and under the eye of Mark Holbrook.

Equestrian Arena in Lavington, near Devizes

Posted on 20 September 201829 October 2018 by Debbie Newman

A few images from this week’s equestrian arena build near Devizes which is a 20m x30m school where we reduced the site and put down drainage in Geotex membrane and stone.

Woven Geotextiles are made from 100% polypropylene or polyester and have long been specified by marine engineers, civil engineers and landscape contractors for use in stabilising soil and aggregate layers.

All woodchip and timber residues are recycled for biomass

Posted on 14 September 2018 by Debbie Newman

All woodchip and timber residues are recycled for biomass.
Loading 25 tons of woodchip for a trip to Newcastle to end up in a power station all in time for breakfast

Close board fencing and hardwood iroko timber gates in Marlborough

Posted on 29 August 201814 September 2018 by Debbie Newman

Our client had just purchased the house in Marlborough and our brief was to make the garden dog-proof and a little more private with a small length of close board fencing (8m). In addition, we installed new hardwood iroko timber gates and oak posts; curved heel is the higher side of the gate to give a diagonal brace – just different! And we created an area to make a secluded bin store. Iroko is a highly durable timber with a medium oily texture. It is frequently referred to as African Teak due to its durability and appearance.