Pollarding willows in Cricklade
What a difference a day or two makes! Here are some pics of Trevor and Rich undertaking a re-pollard for Wiltshire County Council in Cricklade; started last Thursday in the snow and completed on Monday in the sunshine. The job was to re-pollard five …
New stable block turnout area
Something a little different this week….. Following the recent building of a stable block ( not built by us ), we have made a turnout area outside, with timber fence and gates, to allow ponies out. In Rockley, near Marlborough.
Roadside tree works over the highway at Bulford
Roadside tree works over the highway for the last few days at Bulford. The trees were approx 20m high and a mix of ash, sycamore and oak. Further details of our tree work may be found here and our tree survey work here
Mulching and chainsaw work for the MoD
Stage 3 of a 5000 m contract for MoD including mulching and chainsaw work and a lot of hard work. These works are to create replacement chalk grassland following the loss of an area due to the building of new houses for soldiers in Tidworth. These next …
Roadside pollard of willow trees
Roadside pollard of willow trees in Warminster today 29 Jan 2018 For details of our tree surveys service please see here.
Reduction to TPO beech in Swindon
Today we undertook a reduction to a beech tree with a TPO (tree preservation order) in Swindon at Sandalwood Court; the work was undertaken to give improved site security for 2018 See also details about our tree surgery and tree survey work here.
Fencing project in Worton
Recent fencing project for Brackstone Builders in Worton We were asked to remove the old fence, lawn and debris, and then replace with new trellis and close board fencing. Before and after pics below. 29 Jan 2018
Chainlink fence and gates for Wessex Water near Salisbury
Rather wet and soggy today, mid-February, erecting this chainlink fence for Wessex Water.
Fencing in a restricted footpath to the rear of Marlborough College
Fencing in a restricted footpath to the rear of Marlborough College for landowner
Reduction of roadside willows in Marston Meysey
A few more pics of the roadside tree works in the north of the county We’ve been cutting back the roadside willows in Marston Meysey – clearing the willow trees that have become too large and are hanging onto the roadway Marston Meysey is 3 miles (5 …
Health and Safety works to trees at Drew’s Pond, Devizes Jan 18
Following recent call-outs due to high winds, we were back to work at Drew’s Pond – just south of Devizes – for health and safety works to the trees near and overhanging footpaths. Drew’s Pond is a small community broadleaved coppiced managed woodland …
Chippenham Equestrian Project update
December 2017 before Christmas: Coming on apace with the new equestrian project in Chippenham. The stables and horse walker are going in this week, together with 400 m of native hedge for screening and 300 m of mains power trenched and connected. Nat …
Roadside dismantle of unbalanced and dangerous Sycamore Trees, Devizes
Today we undertook a roadside dismantle of unbalanced and dangerous sycamore trees on the main road into Devizes – so all hands on deck. The owner was concerned about the trees falling onto the highway. The three trees were 80ft tall but sitting on …
Copper Beech Tree Dismantle, Potterne
We had to dismantle this veteran beech tree in December, following a survey using a Picus test… The tree, Fagus sylvatica purperea, had a diameter 2150mm, an 8m circumference and was 18m tall We used Picus Sonic Tomograph technology; this is a speci …
Erecting a Faraday Cage for one of our utility clients
Today’s mission was to erect a Faraday cage for one of our utility company clients….. We were erecting security fencing around a large transformer for Wessex Water; but given the nature of the transformer and metal security fence, it then becomes a …
Erecting a Faraday Cage for Wessex Water
We were erecting security fence around a large transformer for Wessex Water in Salisbury today. But, given the nature of the transformer and the metal security fence, it becomes a Faraday cage so the electricians have to earth the fence.
Reduction to large willow trees in Cirencester
Reduction to some large willows including one which had fallen across the river and on top of beehives !!
358 Security Mesh fencing – as a rat deterrent?
Typically, 358 Security Mesh is the ideal solution for a wide variety of high-security perimeter and access control applications…The mesh is made from 75mm x 12.5mm x 4mm galvanised material and polyester-coated welded mesh fabric and is Climb resist …
Dismantling a cedar tree at the Mendip Council’s offices in Shepton Mallet
Dismantling a cedar tree at the Mendip Council’s offices in Shepton Mallet – Trevor’s artistic side coming out today… For details of our other tree works see here
Equestrian centre Chippenham – work continuing apace
Work continuing apace – buildings going up, post and rail going in, equestrian school almost complete 7th November 2017