New pond dug and constructed in Marston
New pond dug and constructed in Marston, just in time before the weather changes. No shortage of water now ! The yellowish stone is crushed flint, which is harder wearing than shingle and is a good colour.
Close board fence
A nice end to a horrible conifer removal job! Removal of old hedge and fence Replaced with close board fence
Bishops Cannings Cricket Club seeding preparation 22 Sept updated 19 October
Preparation for seeding at Bishops Cannings Cricket Club earlier in the week, following importing and levelling of soil to bring up outfield levels. We were asked to level and seed the area and sow with sports mix grass seed. Tristan spent a Satu …
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Plastic Fence on Creosote posts for equestrian yard – September
Something different this week – Plastic fence on creosote posts at a local equestrian yard. It will be good to see how the Tornado Centuar fence stands the test of time. It is a fiddle to get up but looks to be a sturdy product.
A few more roadside pollards this week in Tidworth 16 September
These were 25m lime trees with the garrison completion of a works package started earlier in the year, but we held off while the trees were actively growing. And more end of September…. Great job by Scott, Steve, Antony, Len, Jamie and Fin over the l …
1000m of stock netting and gates near Devizes – September
1000m of stock netting and gates near Devizes 16 September Another 1000m of stock netting and gates completed nr Devizes.
Appleford School near Shrewton external works – fencing, parking and lighting August 2021
We have been very busy and trying to complete various external works projects during the school holidays. It has been difficult to source the materials, to say the least. However, this project at a local school near Shrewton was completed today – …
U300 with rear linkage at pto
Coming along nicely new to us U300 with rear linkage at pto Even has a front loader! Just waiting on DVLA for UK plates. Update 23 September 2021: still waiting for DVLA – 12 weeks now!
New Timber Trailer
Here’s our new timber trailer having its first day out today clearing up several days of felling…
Removal of 100 ft Cedar of Lebanon in Worton
Sad to see this go – a local landmark coming down in Worton due to decay. The decay, which you can see in the photo, was detected in the base of this 100 ft Cedar of Lebanon. Using the Picus Sonic Tomograph, the decay was clear. …
Moss treatment on Chalgrove Airfield
Moss treatment on Chalgrove Airfield last week to control moss and weeds on the runway. 10 Ha of tarmac treated at 500 litres/Ha – easy with the correct machinery. All works were undertaken early in the morning not to hinder the active runw …
New EVO3 ProTech Machinery on its way
New EVO3 under construction; hopefully arriving soon; “the ultimate tracked post driver” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjP6bDi-2Cc
Evo 2 off to pastures new in Cornwall
Evo 2 off to pastures new in Cornwall. Evo 3 due in a couple of weeks Going to be a busy time for the Evo compact trying to keep up!
Pollarding 98 Lime Trees in Tidworth
A “before, during and after” of pollarding 98 Lime trees in Tidworth. This was the last few of 98 done over the winter months. Good job done by Scott, Antony and Cleeve. If you’ve never spotted our page of definitions of tree work, check it …
Clearing of dense scrub at Blandford Camp (contd)
Further pictures of the fence clearing project and clearing of dense scrub at Blandford Camp. A new stock fence is to be erected to allow grazing of cattle on Monkton Down SSSI, to control scrub and aid chalk grassland. The old fence has be …
Grenade Range Refurbishment Warminster April 2021
Something a little different for us – we recently started a project to refurbish a grenade range at Warminster. We needed to remove 500 tons of limestone gravel, undertake repairs to the sub-base and increase the area to the required specification. Th …
Covering an ancient burial site with chain link mesh March 2021
Something different this week: we needed to cover an ancient burial site ( Tumulus ) with chainlink mesh to prevent the local badger population from calling it home; this helps to preserve anything inside the mound. The funny shape was caused by tan …
ISO Accreditation
We have received the confirmation this week that we are now accredited to ISO standards for the following areas of their Assessment Scope: Tree Surgery Contracting Forestry Contracting Tree Consulting Fencing ISO certification is a seal of approva …
Clearing of dense scrub at Blandford Camp
Clearing of dense scrub at Blandford Camp for a new stock fence to be erected to allow grazing of cattle on Monkton Down SSSI, to control scrub and aid chalk grassland.