At TreeClear UK, we understand the importance of restoring Cumbria’s peatlands to their natural, healthy state. Peatlands play a critical role in carbon storage, flood prevention, and biodiversity conservation.
With our expert peatland restoration services, we’re working to ensure these valuable ecosystems continue to thrive and provide benefits for generations to come.
Get in touch with us today by calling us directly at 07813 140 683 or use our online contact form.
Cumbria is home to some of the UK’s most beautiful peatland landscapes, including parts of the Lake District National Park. However, many of these areas have been degraded over the years, leading to the release of stored carbon, loss of wildlife habitats, and a reduced ability to manage water flow. Peatland restoration is vital to help combat climate change, protect local wildlife, and restore the natural beauty of the region.
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.
Our key services include:
Surface Mulching
Surface mulching is an essential method used to revitalise the surface of peatlands. This technique involves spreading chopped vegetation, such as heather and other woody plants, over the surface. The mulch acts as a protective layer, which helps retain moisture, enriches the soil with organic matter, and supports the growth of native plant species. In addition, surface mulching encourages the development of microhabitats, allowing dormant plants and mosses to recolonize and thrive.
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.
Ditch Blocking and Peat Dams
Ditch blocking and peat dam construction are essential techniques for managing water flow in peatland restoration. These methods involve blocking existing drainage channels and constructing barriers, such as peat bunds, to retain water on-site. By disrupting the flow of water that previously drained off the site, we can restore wet conditions, which are crucial for maintaining a healthy peatland ecosystem.
Reprofiling and Bunding
Reprofiling and bunding are fundamental in restoring the shape and water retention capacity of degraded peatlands. Reprofiling involves reshaping the land surface to improve water retention and create conditions favourable for peat regeneration. Bunding involves the creation of raised earth barriers (bunds) and ditches designed to control the flow of water across the site.
Treeclear UK provides peatland restoration in Cumbria, and throughout the UK, specialising in larger projects. With access to industry-leading and low-impact machinery, we are well-equipped to handle projects of any size of complexity. From surface mulching to stump grinding and ditch blocking, we ensure that each project is completed to the highest standards, on time, and within budget.
Key sectors we provide peatland restoration for in Cumbria include:
Treeclear UK are proud to be your experts in peatland restoration for larger-scale projects. Based in the North West, we understand the unique environmental challenges of Cumbria and are committed to helping the region’s ecosystems thrive.
We use sustainable and non-invasive methods to restore peatlands, minimising environmental impact.
Qualifications and member organisations we’re proud to be a part of include:
If you’re looking to learn more about peatland restoration in Cumbria or throughout the UK and how we can help, please get in touch with our dedicated team by calling us at 07813 140 683.
Alternatively, use our online contact form and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Treeclear UK are trusted by some of the UK's leading organisations
A competent contractor, always willing to innovate and problem solve. Considerate about the quality of their works, whilst still delivering good value for money. Have used, are using, and will continue to use for a variety of woodland tasks.
- Will Livesley
I have used TreeClear UK as contractors for the last nine years and have always been really impressed with their service and approach to each job. Anthony Lambert and his team bring extensive knowledge and experience that is applied with diligence to difficult work sites. The use of their low ground pressure tracked machines on peat mires leave very little impact on sensitive vegetation. Their bespoke mulching equipment has efficiently dealt with really dense stands of rhododendron and regenerated Sitka spruce, reducing material to a manageable chip mat. Our landowners and other clients have been extremely pleased with the end result. I would always recommend TreeClear UK for clearance work on sensitive tree/shrub clearance sites.
- Marcus
Treeclear removed trees, scrub and rhododendron during the winters of 2021/22 and 2022/23 at on of our National Nature Reserves. They delivered an excellent service; competent, practical and efficient on a complex and hazardous site. Their understanding of the difficulties in working on a raised bog and their expert use of specialist equipment was integral to the successful delivery of the project which has allowed us to restore key parts of the habitat to benefit biodiversity and help reduce CO2 emissions.
- Jim
TreeClear UK are always up-to-date with industry standard qualifications and regulations.
