Right of Way Cutting Back, Pewsey Downs
Right of Way cutting back – the brief was to cut back an overgrown Byway for WCC high up on the Pewsey Downs which had become overgrown and only passable by foot or motorbikes The flail made short work of the dense thorn. For more info on our vegetatio …
Ecology on a veteran tree Jan 2024
Treading lightly today to carry out Ecology on a veteran tree; once the tree was given the all-clear, it was sectionally dismantled. Jan 2024
100m Palisade security fence near Swindon
100m of palisade security fence supplied and erected in a bespoke green. This is to match new buildings erected by ED & W Bodman for a container storage facility near Swindon. Nov 2023
New Year Rainbow
Happy New Year. Let’s hope that this is the last of the rain for the next few weeks. We must be due some cold, crisp and dry days!
Fencing & scrub clearance near Marlborough December 2023
With all posts now in, there’s a suitable point to break for Christmas. a project which has been challenging at times. A little more scrub to tidy up in 2024 and a few 1000m of netting to pull up. The Compact Protech post driver is off to p …
Timber Stack in Hampshire Dec 2023
The stack of timber and pictures do not do this project justice. We removed 15 very large poplars from a narrow and sometimes waterlogged strip of land between a security fence and an SSSI canal, then through a very small gate. A great result which ca …
The Vosch grapple saw doing what it does best dealing with a few ash trees
The Vosch grapple saw doing what it does best dealing with a few ash trees Hopefully, a few dry days will help!
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Works to remove large poplar trees in Aldershot.
Works to remove large poplar trees in Aldershot.The trees were over 40′ tall (the MEWP is 30m high)!All timber had to be extracted through a small entrance with great care.Some of the trees were hanging over an SSSI canal, which added to the complexity …
Our Arb Assessment – Ofsted for Arborists!
We thought we’d give you a flavour of what’s involved – and perhaps liken it in a way to an “Ofsted for Arborists”! There are pages of reading if you are interested, but the essence of the inspection is as follows. The ArbAC (Approved Contractor) …
Stock Fencing in Wiltshire – another 1000m ticked off the list!
Final finishing touches to more stock fence up on the misty hills of Wiltshire today with Tristan and Tad, another 1000m ticked off the list! For details of all our fencing services, please check out the link here. https://youtu.be/jaLIX6d2ge4
All stacked and ready for chipping
All stacked and ready for chipping
Eight of the world’s most amazing trees – from the Major Oak to the Lone Cypress
Eight of the world’s most amazing trees – from the Major Oak to the Lone Cypress A good article for weekend relaxation (!) by Hannah Jane Parkinson last week on 6th in The Guardian, including a reference to Sycamore Gap. Read the article here Th …
ARB Approved Contractor – annual audit
Following an all-day audit by The Arboricultural Association this week, we received a glowing report. One of the outstanding comments: “A very high standard of tree work” Well done to all.
Heavy Mulching on the Mendip Hills
Heavy Mulching of an 8-ha restocking site ahead of planting this winter up on the Mendip Hills A nice few big stumps hidden away in the undergrowth! Testing conditions. …
Reducing a group of 5 poplar trees at Heywood House
Reducing a group of 5 poplar trees at Heywood House today. A two cherry picker day!! Formerly National Trust, Heywood House in Westbury is now privately run as offices. A group of trees in the main car park were reduced as they had become too high and …
Removal of Asian Hornets nest in Hull
Removal of Asian Hornets nest in Hull today. The nest was treated on the previous day so no one was at home today! Well done Liam Williams. This was part of our contract with DERFA for pest and disease control – a random piece of work that see …
Replacement 150 m post and rail fence near Marlborough
Replacement 150 m post and rail fence around an outdoor arena at Manton Grange, near Marlborough, along with a few running repairs. The new arena had recently had a new riding surface and the fence was also past its best so it was time to replace it wi …
The Unlikely Cyclists – William’s TV interview
Very much out of my comfort zone being interviewed this morning. This was for “That’s TV” for the evening slot as a follow-up to The Unlikely Cyclists’ heroic fundraising effort for The Stars Appeal. I even had to brush my hair on this occasion! It w …
Gillingham and Shaftesbury show 16 / 17 August 2023
Come and see us at Gillingham and Shaftesbury show for a chat and refreshment! https://gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk/ Our 23m CMC Spider MEWP on the Conservation Contractors stand was definitely the highest machine at the Gillingham and Shaftesbur …