Clearing bramble with the RoboFlail in Somerset
Tad back out with the RoboFlail in Somerset at the end November clearing bramble on some banks.
Clearing bramble and dense scrub on the Mendips – November 2024
A before and after of the RoboFlail doing a great job clearing bramble and dense scrub on the Mendips
RoboFlail clearing – before and after
This project is part of a programme to control Hemlock, which will be treated next spring to prevent re-growth. From The Wildlife Trusts website: “A poisonous plant, hemlock has a repellent smell when its leaves are crushed, helping to ensure that ac …
Fencing project in Wilsford
Part of a barbed wire fencing project at Wilsford, SW of Pewsey, the final task was to build a handling area for Sam & Guy Jenkins. We replaced appox 1500m of old fence with new posts and barbed wire. Another top job by Alex Draper and Toby Carol …
The Unlikely Cyclists’ cot donation
As part of the Unlikely Cyclists charity bike ride last summer for The Stars Appeal we donated 5 specialist cots for the labour and post-natal wards at Salisbury District Hospital which finally arrived last week Stars Appeal – Salisbury District Hospit …
Hoarding repainted after repair
A few dry days last week allowed Alex B to paint the hoarding, which was repaired last week; we even got the right colour. The hoarding is in Melksham, around a piece of land earmarked for future development. 6th October
Pond creation
A new pond created for a client for wildlife. The surrounding area has been seeded and, given all the recent rain, the pond was very quickly full of water! 6th October
Scrape completed in Pewsey
Another scrape was completed this week as part of the species recovery project “Conservation from the ground up”. We scraped off the topsoil to create a bare patch of chalk which will be colonised by wild and site-specific species of plants, which will …
Gorse control with the RoboFlail
Before and after pictures of some gorse control today just outside Yeovil with the RoboFlail. The gradient was approx. 45˚ and the area in the photograph took a morning’s work to clear. For more details of our Roboflail please see here. 16 Sept 2024
Removal of large conifer hedge, replacing with Close Board fencing on Duraposts.
We removed a large conifer hedge including the stumps near Corsham as it was impacting on the wall . The hedge was then replaced with a 6ft close board fence on Duraposts and were delighted to receive this feedback from Jo. “ Just to say I went back ho …
RoboFlail working around a quarry on the Mendip Hills
Pic of the week goes to Tad with the new RoboFlail working around a quarry on the Mendip Hills in the sunshine. 13th September 2024 See here for more info about our ROBOCUT
Ash clearance checking for bat roosts
Last one for this week. As part of an ash clearance, we had surveyed all the trees in the woodland last year. Those with potential bat habitat were recorded and numbered. These were then checked again from a MEWP with an ecologist prior to felling. Fol …
Late summer news update
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Conservation from the ground up
This week we have started work up on the Pewsey Downs as part of a species recovery project creating scrapes and banks on chalk grassland to help provide habitats for a variety of butterflies and insects Pewsey Downs Farmers Group See too our newly foc …
ROBOCUT T500
Our new Roboflail is able to control scrub, weeds and vegetation in a wide range of terrain, with the ability to cut up to 100mm diameter material on slopes up to 50 degrees, safely and efficiently. And below are a couple of banks where we used the ROB …
Dismantle of a multi stem beech tree at Edington which was in decline
We recently felled a multi-stem 20m high beech tree opposite The Three Daggers pub in Edington .The tree was right by the road and was showing signs of dying back. Its position made it unsafe to remain. We were pleased to receive this testimonial from …
Hardwood rustic gates
Something different from the norm: hardwood rustic gates for pedestrian and driveway access for our friends at Windsmere Stone and Granite in Melksham.
Erecting signs at Tidworth
Something different for Tad and Alex for a couple of days in August erecting signs around the CCDA at Tidworth. 17 signs erected around an area on Salisbury Plain to prevent unauthorised access by 4x4s.
Flailing around young trees
Following on from the spraying of the new woodland earlier in the spring, we have now returned to flail off between the planted rows of young trees to further aid their establishment in Year I. We will return to spray out rows shortly with the quad-mou …
Weed Control
Tad has been treating weeds on a few sports pitches this week when the weather has allowed. The quad and sprayer does not leave any tyre marks on those cricket squares. 24th July