Conservation Contractors at work in the Churchyard at Ludgershall

Posted on by Debbie Newman

A busy couple of days dismantling a 20m high split horse chestnut tree at St James Church in Ludgershall.

We were contacted by the Church to inspect the tree following the loss of a large limb during recent windy weather.  On inspection, the tree was found to be in an unsafe condition as it was agreed to remove it completely and grind out the stump.

Some of the timber was retained by the village to construct a Hibernaculum close by, and larger pieces were used by villagers for tabletops!

Thanks to Rev Tim for this time-lapse video; also starring Iggy and Gerri the sheep in the foreground.
“Thank you to the brilliant tree surgeons who came and safely took down our damaged Horse Chestnut in our churchyard!”

Vermin-proof fence around the gardens at Iford Manor

Posted on by Debbie Newman
Our project here was to erect a vermin-proof fence around the gardens at Iford Manor; The Iford Manor Estate nestles between Westwood and Freshford. It boasts a Grade 1 listed, Italianate garden designed by Edwardian architect Harold Peto when Iford Manor was his home from 1899-1933.
Our task was to erect 800m of 2m high deer netting with rabbit wire at the base which was dug into the ground to prevent animals trying to dig underneath. All on creosote posts.
Also a few candidates for the 2021 calendar!!!
6th June 2020
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Fence replacement near Avebury for Noremead 

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Back again, this time to replace old stock and barbed wire fence past its best.  The Gourmet Goat Farmer breeds Does of Boer goats and can deliver locally.  See their web page or their Facebook page

The fence was approx 2000m in total, some sections of which had 3 strands of barbed wire.  The finished height of wire was 4ft.

See details of our agricultural fencing services here.

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50m domestic close board 1.8m high in Westwood

Posted on by Debbie Newman

Our task here was to replace a fence which adjoins a farmer’s field.  So we had first to liaise with the farmer to find the right time for when no cattle were in residence. We then had a considerable job in clearing a large amount of old timber and chainlink fence along with the old hedge, conifers and bushes.

The total fence was 50m long approx. x 1.8m close board.  Also included was a gate which now allows easy access to the field for the owners and their dogs.

May 2020

50m domestic close board Westwood

50m domestic close board Westwood