New Multitel MX290: 29m MEWP with 12m outreach
As part of our continued use of MEWPs we have now added an additional 29m machine, the outreach of 12m allows increased flexibility when access is restricted. It is mounted on a 7.5 ton truck. It is a Mitsubishi Multitel MX290 Access Platform Cherry P …
Robo Flail clearing the under-growth before timber harvesting
Somewhere in here is a gas pipeline apparently! Clearing the under growth before timber harvesting with our Robo Flail https://vimeo.com/1220736962
Robo Flail clearing at West Wiltshire Ambulance today
Something different today: clearing a bund at Wilts Air Ambulance and removing old weeds and leaving tidy for the “Summer at the Base Day” on Saturday 22nd August.. A bund is simply a mounded-up area of earth that can serve many purposes – it can cut …
Creating a hibernacula at Southwick Country Park
Left over ash pieces up-cycled to create a hibernacula which is a safe shelter for amphibians, reptiles and insects at Southwick Country Park August 2026
Double chipper day in the yard
Double chipper day in the yard clearing logs and timber off-cuts Check out Conservation Contractors tree surgery page here https://vimeo.com/1215782250
New auger for the ProTech Evo 3 tracked post driver working well
The ground has now got so hard and dry, we are having to auger the strainer post holes prior to driving them in. Our new auger for the ProTech Evo 3 tracked post driver working well. https://vimeo.com/1215784699
New Security fence for a site in Chippenham
New security fence for a site in Chippenham, but digging was a bit hard! We replaced an old chain link fence with a 2m high twin mesh fence. Lewis Toby and Alex Check out our other fencing options here
Sectional dismantle of oak tree with severe decay at base
From start to finish dismantling an oak tree with severe decay at the base and given its position next to a school it was decided to remove the tree . Apprentice to master Josh Bird – rigging/ lowering/ sectional felling/ Helped by our Spiderlift 23m t …
Cattle handling unit for local Nature Reserve near Pewsey
Nice end to the week – cattle handling unit for a local Nature Reserve near Pewsey to allow safe handling of cattle. Great job Toby, Brian and Lewis 12 June 2026
The use of MEWPs in tree work
The use of MEWPS in tree work- improving efficiency, reducing operator fatigue and generally making the whole process easier. https://vimeo.com/1199672769
Servicing and repair for all garden machinery
A few more mowers and other garden machinery repairs being undertaken this week and, don’t forget, we aim to get machines back to you within 5-7 days if not sooner.
Dismantle of large poplar tree
Alex in front of a rather large poplar tree which he and his team dismantled in a rear garden recently: full story to follow.
Inter-row tractor cutting
You may remember this planting project last November: “Complete Tree Management for the next generation”. Now, there is lots of volunteer rye grass growing, apart from where we have sprayed previously pre- planting. The woodland grass seed mix is now …
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Danger from Sycamore Trees being poisonous to horses
A quick reminder to all horse owners about the danger from Sycamore Trees, their seeds and seedlings being poisonous to horses in many forms. Please see below, sent in by one of newsletter subscribers: “Many thanks for another inspiring newsletter. Fur …
Replacement stock fencing near Calstone
Replacement stock fencing near Calstone, with Wellington Barn in the distance, using DURA²® timber treatment, which comes with a 20-year warranty! The whole project is approx. 6000m and we’re just under a quarter the way through! Calstone is on the e …
Levelling ruts on a solar site
Following on from a very wet winter, Mark has been out this week levelling the ruts created by construction traffic on this solar site in order to allow seeding with a BNG mix. (8th May) We could do with some rain now!!
Two MEWPs out today in Trowbridge
Two MEWPs out today in Trowbridge working on the trees around Wiltshire Council HQ. All London Plane trees and all crown lifted to 5m above the road, with the removal of dead wood as well. 15th April. Read more about the London plane t …
Installing 1000m of water pipe and new drinking trough
Something a little different today, installing 1000m of water pipe to a new water/drinking trough on the Pewsey Downs. Good job done using the Valtra 253 with mole plough. https://vimeo.com/1179473177
The ultimate in upcycling
The ultimate in upcycling: during WW2, 28000 concrete Pill Boxes were built to defend the arteries of England against a possible invasion. The Pill Boxes are all made of concrete. In this project, we converted an initial four of them for use by bats …