PeatlandRestorationCheshire

Treeclear UK provides peatland restoration in Cheshire and across the UK supporting a range of clients including wildlife trusts, government organisations, and private estates.

Peatlands are crucial for biodiversity, water quality, and carbon sequestration, yet many of Cheshire’s peatlands have been degraded over time due to natural causes, human activity, and poor management.

Our aim is to reverse damage to peatlands through expert restoration techniques that bring long-term benefits to both the environment and Cheshire based communities.

We can collaborate on a range of peatland restoration techniques including:

• Habitat creation
• Re-profiling of ditches
• Ditch blocking
• Pond and scrape creation
• Bunding and rewetting

Our key peatland restoration services include:

Surface Mulching

Surface mulching plays a vital role in restoring Cheshire’s damaged peatlands. By spreading shredded vegetation like heather across the surface that is naturally found in the area, we form a protective layer that locks in moisture, adds organic nutrients to the soil, and restores the return of native plant species crucial for peat formation.

Stump Grinding & Stump Augering

Stump grinding and augering are key steps in converting wooded areas back into thriving peat bogs. In peatland restoration projects where forests were planted or drained, we use advanced machinery like low-pressure excavators equipped with hydraulic grinders to efficiently remove tree stumps down to or beneath the soil surface.

Ditch Blocking and Peat Dams

Blocking ditches and building peat dams are essential methods for restoring Cheshire’s boggy landscapes. Historical drainage for farming has damaged these ecosystems, reducing biodiversity and carbon storage. By sealing old drainage channels and constructing natural peat barriers, we help raise the water table, reviving wetland conditions.

Reprofiling and Bunding

Reprofiling and bunding are important for repairing the structure of peatlands. Reprofiling reshapes the land to better retain water, creating the perfect environment for peat to regenerate. Bunding involves forming raised soil ridges and shallow ditches to direct water flow, keeping the peatland consistently moist and ideal for forming plants that have peat in.

Specialisation in Larger Projects

Within our team, we have the capabilities to take on large scale peatland projects in Cheshire and the entirety of the UK. We are privy to industry leading machinery and low impact solutions that are proficient and designed with the environment in mind. 

Stump grinding, surface mulching, ditch blocking and so many other activities are possible with our skillsets. We can take on complex projects and will complete them to the highest standards so be sure to get in touch and let us know exactly what you need. 

Key sectors we provide peatland restoration for in Cheshire include:

• Government organisations
• Private estates
• Wildlife trusts

Why Choose Treeclear UK?

When you choose to use TreeClear UK for your peatland restoration in Cheshire, you choose a company with great competence, skill and experience. 

We have a proven track record of projects and would be delighted to show you our portfolio of work upon request – we also showcase some of these on our website. We are committed to using sustainable equipment and processes in order to get your peatland back to how it should be. 

Our clients are diverse as we provide peatland restoration services for private estates, farmers, wildlife trusts, national parks, and more which demonstrates our ability to take on a multitude of project types. 

Have absolute confidence that Treeclear UK is a top company for peatland restoration and always reach out to us for more information if you would like to. 

Here are some key qualifications and memberships we hold as an organisation:

• Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS)
• City & Guilds NPTC qualified including (FMOC) 
• Members Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA)