Treeclear UK offers a range of specialist services tailored to the restoration of Cumbria’s peatlands. Each technique plays a vital role in rejuvenating these unique landscapes, enhancing their ability to store carbon, support wildlife, and manage water flow.
Low Ground Pressure Mulching
Before beginning essential peatland restoration activities, our team carries out low ground pressure machinery to mulch and flail vegetation down to ground level. This initial clearance phase is critical, as it prepares the site by creating a stable and accessible surface for precise bunding and ditching operations.
Stump Grinding & Stump Augering
Stump grinding and stump augering are critical methods used in peatland restoration, especially when converting forested areas to bogland. Stump grinding uses specialised equipment, such as a low-pressure excavator with a hydraulic grinding wheel, to grind stumps down to or below the ground level. Stump augering, on the other hand, involves a corkscrew-style hydraulic attachment that removes stumps by drilling them out.