PeatlandRestorationDurham

Treeclear UK are proud to be your 5-star-rated peatland restoration company covering Durham & throughout the UK for a wide range of clients.

Seeking peatland restoration in Durham from the help of a trusted and accredited contractor?

TreeClear UK provides professional peatland restoration services and delivers end-to-end project management including re-wetting services.

Areas and specific locations where peatland restoration may be required in Durham include the North Pennines, Durham Dales, Wear Valley, Lundale and Baldersale, and Hamsterley Forest.

We partner with private landowners, conservation groups and environmental organisations to deliver sustainable restoration solutions throughout County Durham.

Peatland restoration is vital for the recovery of these fragile habitats and of great importance for the storage of carbon, the climate, and the local communities.

Peatland restoration techniques and services include:

• Surface mulching
• Stump grinding & augering
• Ditch blocking and peat dams
• Reprofiling and bunding
• Re-wetting works

Our key peatland restoration services include:

Surface Mulching

TreeClear UK provides low ground pressure mulching which is a vital technique in peatland restoration to restore damaged peatlands or wetlands. Surface mulching consists of creating an environment that retains moisture, reduces erosion, and encourages new plant growth. This method also helps to suppress invasive species, allowing native peatland plants to flourish, ultimately supporting biodiversity.

Stump Grinding & Stump Augering

Stump grinding and augering are also imperative within the peatland restoration process. These are essential methods for removing old tree stumps and root systems from the peatland area. By grinding the stumps down to below ground level or using augers to break up the soil, we prevent the regrowth of unwanted trees and shrubs that could alter the natural landscape.

Ditch Blocking and Peat Dams

Over the last few decades, many drainage systems have dried out peatlands. As a result of this process, this has consequently led to much degradation. By strategically blocking ditches and building peat dams, we can raise the water table, re-wet the soil, and encourage the formation of peat. This helps to restore the carbon storage capacity of the land and creates a stable, healthy environment for wildlife.

Reprofiling and Bunding

If your peatland space suffers with poor water retention, it’s likely to benefit from reprofiling and bunding peatland restoration techniques. These techniques consist of reshaping the peatland’s surface to improve water retention and reduce erosion. These interventions help to restore the natural flow of water across the land, create favourable conditions for peat formation, and safeguard the habitat for native species.

Expertise in Larger Peatland Projects

TreeClear UK has expertise in providing end-to-end peatland restoration in County Durham for large-scale projects. We have years of experience working with Wildlife trusts, private landowners, and conservation groups to provide peatland restoration services that provide real results.

With decades of experience, we’re ideally suited to handle your project.

We collaborate with various sectors, including:

• Government organisations
• Private landowners and estates
• Wildlife trusts

Why Choose Treeclear UK?

TreeClear UK are the go-to contractor for peatland restoration in County Durham, also serving a number of other areas across the UK including Lancashire, Cumbria, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Cheshire, and Yorkshire.

A combination of purpose-built low ground pressure excavators & unique mulching heads enables us to tackle various types of vegetation on virtually any peatland surface.

Our qualifications include:

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
• City & Guilds NPTC certifications, including FMOC qualifications
• Membership with the Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA)