Converting waste timber to biomass
It seemed a waste to just burn the waste timber from a scrub clearance project, so we are converting waste timber to biomass fuel by chipping. See full details of vegetation management here
Chain link fencing for Wessex Water Cheltenham
Just a small job today. We erected 15m x 1.8m high chain link fencing for Wessex Water in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, to separate off some private land which the owner thought was untidy.
Dismantle Poplar Tree in Urchfont
Trevor and Matt have joined the team this week and it was “in at the deep end” with a dismantle of a large Poplar Tree in Urchfont followed by a large tidy up… The tree had become too large for its position close to the house. Urchfont is north of t …
Post and rail Secret Valley Devizes
Some post and rail we erected in the Secret Valley Devizes that we did a week or so ago. This was a joint effort by the tree division landscaping team and our fencing team. Our remit was to tidy and enhance thus we erected 50m post and rail and a gate …
800m of demarcation fencing for major utility company
This job was for 800 m of demarcation fencing for a major utility company in Darrington. We erected 800 m of posts and single blue rope to act as demarcation fence for new pipeline project for Wessex Water at Durrington. We did this in just one day; w …
Weed control on a 100 ac Solar Farm Trowbridge
Here Johnny is spraying weeds on a 100ac (41ha) solar farm between Trowbridge & Bradford-on-Avon. We used our Honda quad bike towing a sprayer which we adapted for this job.
Beech tree limb removal in Lavington
It was beech tree limb removal in Lavington for us this week. We removed a large limb of a 100′ beech tree over the A360 in Lavington. It had to come down for safety reasons as, during a survey, we found a large crack. See details of all our tree surge …
Security Fencing in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
We tendered for the supply and erection of 200m of security fencing in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset around a new Wessex Water Compound towards the end of last year and were awarded the contract. The fence needed to be 2.1m high with several gates const …
Reduction of Oak Trees in Ludwell, near Shaftesbury
Reduction of Oak Trees in Ludwell, near Shaftesbury – 2 very tired climbers this week! We reduced five large 25m oaks overhanging public space on a main WCC highway. One of the limbs had fallen so urgent reduction needed. Ludwell comes within Cranborne …
Tree reduction Chapmanslade
Matt and Geoff reduced an ash tree across 3 gardens in Champmanslade, Westbury this month. The large multi-stem ash had become too large for its position and was presenting a problem to the nearby houses, so a reduction of 25% of the crown was carried …
Dismantle dead ash tree Rockley
We had to dismantle a dead ash tree in Rockley, near Marlborough; unfortunately no longer safe as near an access road.
Pollarding a hornbeam in Burbage
Rich, Matt and Geoff have been busy pollarding a hornbeam in Burbage, in the Vale of Pewsey. Pollarding is a pruning system in which the upper branches of a tree are removed, promoting a dense head of foliage and branches. It has been common in Europe …
Post and Rail in Beckhampton with our new Protech Post Driver
Our new piece of kit has arrived complete with whistles and bells! It’s the Protech Evo 2 4×4 towable, ‘self-propelled’ post driver/tracked knocker, 300g hammer, with winch, 2 Rock spikes blade, rock drill, telemast, big weight and self- levelling syst …
Dismantle Pine Tree Marlborough
Pictures tell a thousand words – showing Matt undertaking a sectional dismantle in Marlborough of a large pine over a stable block in January. The tree had become unstable and at some point would need to be removed due to its position overhanging stabl …
Constructing pheasant pens Wiltshire
Thinking ahead to the autumn, now’s a good time to consider if you need your pheasant pens constructing or extending. Take a look and let us know if you need any work undertaken. The images here were taken last year for a large Wiltshire-based shoot.
Home Improvements DIY
Even our yard has had a refresh… A few days and a few hundred tons of stone, and the yard is looking much better. No more paddling around in the mud this winter!
Creosoted post and rail and 2 new gates in Potterne
We installed 90 metres of creosoted post and rail and 2 new gates in Potterne which is just south of Devizes. This was to keep the general public out and animals safely apart. To see all our fencing information on our web page please click here
Stock netting on the edge of Salisbury Plain
Dave and his team erected 2000m of stock netting on the edge of Salisbury Plain earlier in Novemberso as to stop people walking into the dangerous area of the Plain. The job needed our post drivers and a good eye by Alex and Mike who did a great job… …
Removal of 30 cherry trees Marlborough
Removal of 30 cherry trees, Marlborough Rich, Geoff and Simon spent a week at Temple Estate in Marlborough at the end of October. They undertook a variety of jobs which included reducing the number of trees on the driveway. The original planting had al …
Mulching Dartmoor and Bovey Tracey in Devon
Tristan has been busy mulching with the Seppi flail and reverse-drive Valtra… Firstly a 6 ha site near Dinton around juniper bushes and then off to Dartmoor for more of the same the following day. The poor quality of video is due to the bullet proof w …