Picus technology
We returned to Manton to check the health of an ailing beech tree using PICUS technology. The PICUS Sonic Tomograph is used for non-invasive tree risk assessments in order to measure the thickness of the residual wall of trees with internal defects suc …
Dismantling a Lime Tree in Tockenham, east of Lyneham and southwest of Royal Wootton Bassett
The lime tree had become unstable due to decay at the base so Rich and his team were called in to dismantle carefully… We were accompanied by our friend Pierre over from France for a week to see how we do things this side of the channel – better of co …
Removing a 70m conifer hedge Bromham
Removing a 70m conifer hedge in Bromham for PJ Dyke in mid-October was one of the projects we undertook. The hedge was getting too large to manage and impacting on the roadside and will be replaced by a wall. For details of our tree and hedge removal s …
Hedge trimming at Manton, Marlborough
We undertook 600m of 8-12ft high Beech hedge trimming at Manton, Marlborough. The hedge was around the formal gardens, with poor access and tender lawns, so all the work was done by hand with just a hedge trimmer; well four actually and using our ME …
Protech EV02 tracked self-propelled post driver
Protech EV02 tracked self-propelled post driver – steep or wet ground conditions will be helped by the upgrading of our fencing machinery with the addition of a tracked self-propelled post driver from Protech, called the EV02. This will be a full spec …
Hedge Restoration Keevil
One of our jobs this month; the before and after shots show that you can now really “see the wood from the trees”. This was undertaken for a longstanding client in Keevil, which started as a trimming job! Sept 2016
Various Works in Wadswick, for a new residential home complex
We’ve undertaken a variety of work here, which has included: Removal of gatehouse building Erecting raised beds and potting sheds Erecting owl boxes Laying 900sq metres of turf
Dismantle Lime tree Marlborough
In August we had to dismantle a 100ft lime tree in Marlborough, together with clearing some smaller trees and shrubs and stump removal and grinding. The timber was collected and moved across to Barbury Castle Estate on the Marlborough Downs to be used …
Tracked Chipper
Our new ‘go anywhere’ tracked chipper allows us not only off road but also to meet the majority of challenges where we’re needed to get into difficult areas. Whether narrow, uneven, sloping or soft ground conditions, we will be able to help. Yet anoth …
Wadswick Green, Corsham
Our work at Wadswick Green, Corsham continues… This is the new retirement village. The pictures show the results of our efforts after two days’ strimming and brush cutting – all previously covered in brambles and nettles and an eyesore. And, look! …
Removal of trees and conifer hedging for yard expansion Lacock
Removal trees conifer hedging for yard expansion. We removed 10 trees and 150 yards of conifer hedging for Stonegate Farmers at Lacock. This was done so that they could extend and improve their yard operation there. We then took the chippings to anot …
By Royal Appointment?
Well, not exactly, but we did undertake some work for Crown Estates in Devizes for the reduction of overhanging willow on Crown Estate. A group of 3 willow trees had become too tall for their position and were in need of a reduction.
Dorset County Council framework agreement
Following on from our last newsletter when we told you about our framework agreement with the Forestry Commission, Conservation Contractors has now been awarded a framework agreement with Dorset County Council. This includes tree works, weed control, …
Team news at Mountain Mayhem
It was nice to have a team day away at Mountain Mayhem – off-road buggies and hovercraft racing and time trials… We managed to break two buggies and even a hovercraft! If you think you can drive, go and try the hovercraft – they are a great levell …
Dismantling 12 Poplar trees at The Hall Estate, Bradford on Avon
Dan and Matt started a sectional dismantling 12 Poplar trees at The Hall Estate, Bradford on Avon which were 120′ high. Having a head for heights is one of the more important requisites of the guys on our team! What a glorious blue sky – haven’t see …
Forestry Commission
Since our last update, we are delighted to confirm that we have secured a framework agreement with the Forestry Commission for the inspection of infected trees across the South West of England This also includes felling infected trees and collecting sa …
Refurbishment of viewing area at Larkhill
We won the contract to refurbish the viewing area at Larkhill on the edge of Salisbury Plain. The viewing area is used for Military Displays as well as the British Army live Firepower Demonstration. Back in March 2014, we set about cutting the grass w …
Post and rail fencing at Manton Grange, Marlborough
In May we erected and replaced additional creosote post and rail fencing at Manton Grange, Marlborough. This allowed the paddocks to be divided, thus giving increased turnout areas for the growing numbers of horses.
Domestic close board fencing, Devizes
This was just a replacement for some old fencing in Devizes which had seen better days and which we replaced in April. 40m long and 1.8m high, this will last a good 10 – 15 years even longer if a coat of treatment is given every few years.
Removing self-set alder trees outside Devizes
In March we used our 360° digger to remove self-set alder trees on a lake outside Devizes. Part of an ongoing project with plenty to undertake, work is carried out in small lots to allow the natural balance of the water and habitat to remain This was p …