Forestry & Country Park Tracks

For all your forestry-related groundworks needs

We carry out diverse projects for forestry organisations, estates, and private woodland owners, delivering comprehensive services across various specialisms.

We undertake a range of projects for forestry organisations, estates and private clients that have woodlands. We play a vital role in these types of projects by providing comprehensive services across a range of specialisms. This can include everything from site surveys and planning and design services, to site clearance, excavation, grading, land preparation and track laying.

This is another area in which our team of Project Managers can be utilised if required. Their expertise will prove invaluable for larger projects that require planning and design elements as they will ensure each part marries up, resulting in a smooth process from start to finish.

Our fleet of excavators vary in size and capability, enabling us to cater for a wide range of projects. Our excavators are equipped with a range of attachments to undertake a variety of tasks with complete efficiency.

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Groundworks in the forest

The scope of works we regularly take on includes, but is not limited to:

Building New Access Routes

We conduct site surveys, clear land and grade the terrain in preparation for new access routes. We will then install robust foundations, lay surfaces such as asphalt or gravel and ensure proper drainage systems are in place. Our expertise ensures durable, safe and efficient access routes for various transportation and infrastructure needs.

Footpath Regeneration

We’ll carry out site surveys, clear vegetation, grade terrain, and install durable surfaces like gravel or asphalt. We’ll install an effective drainage system, integrate the path with existing landscapes, and adhere to safety and accessibility standards for public use.

Watercourse Management

We can assist in maintaining and improving rivers, streams and drainage systems through our extensive services. Utilising our expertise we can undertake dredging, bank stabilisation, erosion control, vegetation management, and installing culverts or weirs. These activities ensure optimal water flow, prevent flooding and enhance the ecological health of the watercourse.

Rake and Burns

We clear vegetation and underbrush using rakes and controlled burns when this method is required. This process reduces wildfire risk, promotes healthy forest growth and prepares land for further development. We execute these tasks efficiently, ensuring safety and environmental compliance every step of the way.

Site Clearance

When undertaking site clearance projects we’ll remove vegetation, debris and old structures, level the land and prepare the soil for the next phase of development.

Replanting Preparation

This involves clearing existing vegetation, assessing soil quality and improving it where necessary with fertilisers or compost. We ensure proper drainage, install irrigation systems and create planting beds as required. These meticulous groundworks pave the way for healthy, sustainable plant growth.

Drainage and Water Elevation

We have expertise in designing and installing systems to manage surface and groundwater. This process involves creating drainage channels, installing pipes, building retention basins and using pumps to control water levels, preventing flooding and ensuring site stability and efficient water flow.

Haul Roads Construction and Maintenance

This service involves designing and building durable roads for heavy equipment transport. This includes site clearing, grading, laying robust surfaces, and installing drainage systems. Regular maintenance ensures these roads remain safe and operational, preventing downtime and enhancing site efficiency.

Rhododendron Clearance

We’re often called upon to remove invasive rhododendron plants that have overrun an area. This process includes cutting back vegetation, uprooting plants, applying herbicides to prevent regrowth and disposing of plant material. Effective clearance promotes biodiversity, improves land health and prevents the spread of this invasive species.

Scrub Clearance

We utilise our state-of-the-art machinery to remove dense vegetation, bushes, and small trees to prepare land for construction or agriculture. We’ll clear the area efficiently, ensuring the site is ready for development while preventing soil erosion and promoting healthy land management practices.