Habitat Restoration

We restore wetland and riparian habitats to support species, improve water quality, and reduce downstream flood risk. Services include:

• Creation of ponds, scrapes and seasonal wetlands

• Reedbed establishment and marginal planting

• Riverbank re-profiling and stabilisation

• Willow spiling, coir rolls and brushwood bundles

• In-channel habitat features: deflectors, berms, backwaters

• Wet meadow and floodplain enhancement

• Buffer zone planting and fencing

• Removal of in-river structures such as disused weirs, culverts and crossings to reinstate flow and fish passage

We work carefully in sensitive and waterlogged sites, using low-impact techniques and ecological best practice.

Peatlands are among the UK’s most valuable habitats for carbon storage, biodiversity and natural flood management. We carry out restoration in line with best practice and site-specific plans, including:

• Grip and gully blocking using peat, timber or coir

• Bunding and re-wetting to re-establish hydrology

• Sphagnum plug planting and re-vegetation

• Reprofiling and sediment control

• Exclusion fencing for livestock or deer

• Low ground pressure access and path restoration

These projects support climate goals, water retention, and the return of specialist moorland species.

We restore and manage woodland and scrub habitats to support native species, create structure, and encourage natural regeneration:

• Woodland creation and native tree planting

• Coppicing, thinning and ride management

• Woodland glades and open spaces

• Invasive species removal (e.g. Rhododendron, sycamore, laurel)

• Deadwood habitat and veteran tree features

• Scrub control and edge habitat enhancement

• Hedgerow laying, gapping and restoration

• Tree and hedge protection fencing

We help landowners and public bodies restore open habitats that support pollinators, ground-nesting birds, and rare plants:

• Heathland reversion and reseeding

• Bracken control (mechanical and targeted treatment)

• Conservation mowing and cut-and-collect regimes

• Scrub clearance and sensitive grazing setups

• Meadow creation using green hay and local seed

• Access improvements in upland environments

• Infrastructure for land management and interpretation

Beyond initial delivery, we provide long-term support to help habitats establish and flourish:

• Vegetation clearance and seasonal management

• Access path maintenance and erosion control

• Maintenance of scrapes, ponds, bunds and SuDS

• Invasive species treatment

• Fencing repairs and boundary management

• Advice on countryside stewardship and local grant schemes

We also support public engagement through volunteer involvement, education sessions, and interpretation.

We help developers, planners and councils deliver Biodiversity Net Gain through practical habitat creation:

• Wildflower meadows and verges

• SuDS and wetland planting

• Native hedgerows and habitat corridors

• Woodland and scrub planting schemes

• Invertebrate, bird, bat and amphibian features

• Monitoring and management plans for long-term success

All works are aligned with ecological reports and planning requirements.