Wetland Habitats
What we can offer
We are committed to securing the protection and enhancement of the environment – whether creating new habitats to enhance or restore lost biodiversity to an area, or carrying out environmental or conservational remedial work.
With circa 90% of wetland habitat lost in the UK since Roman times, we are acutely aware of the opposing requirements between some of our other business operations and the increasing necessity for wetland conservation. We are therefore committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner and to the objective of mitigating, minimising or otherwise offsetting the associated impacts as far as is reasonably possible in the interest of protecting and enhancing the environment.
Conservation & Environmental service areas
Our service capabilities have been developed to include design and implementation of environmental conservation services.
Marshes and Reed Beds
Natural Irrigation Schemes
Water Control and Ground Moisture Regulation
Floating Islands
Biodiversity Schemes
Scrub Clearance
Ditch Damming
Conservation & Environmental Processes
Working alongside environmental and heritage organisations such as Natural England and DEFRA, we are engaged in re-introducing irrigation into areas where previous man-made drainage systems have removed natural wetland environments. Our service capabilities are supported by our knowledge and skills in the following areas.
Tree-scrub & removal
Clearance and removal of unwanted trees, plants, hedges or tree stumps.
Construction of dams in drainage ditches
Design and creation of sizable dams to restrict or slow down water flow.
Existing drainage interruption & sealing
To investigate, locate, seal off or divert any existing drainage systems.
Groundwork
Groundwork aspects include; foundations, drainage, fencing, excavations, site clearance and general groundwork.
Use of reclaimed materials
To reprocess previously used materials for new projects to create authenticity and remain original.
Client List
The Woodland Trust
Danes Moss Nature Reserve
Duddon Moss Nature Reserve
Langcliff Cross Meadow
Natural England
Lancashire County Council
Eden Council
Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club
Wigan Council
Take a look at some of our work
If you would like to view more of our projects for Conservation & Environmental, please feel free to get in touch via email, telephone or using the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Work is often carried out in environments extremely sensitive to interference. In areas where ground conditions are difficult, the habitats of the flora and fauna must take high priority and the planning associated in taking on such a project becomes extremely specialised.
Duncan Ross: Managing Director
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