TreeClear UK
Peatland Restoration Lancashire

PeatlandRestorationLancashire

Restoring Lancashire’s Natural Ecosystems

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

TreeClear UK specialises in peatland restoration, helping restore and protect one of Lancashire’s most valuable natural resources.

Peatlands are essential for biodiversity, water quality, and carbon sequestration, yet many of Lancashire’s peatlands have been degraded over time due to factors like land drainage, agricultural activity, and climate change.

Our mission is to reverse this damage through expert restoration techniques that bring long-term benefits to both the environment and local communities.

We can assist in a range of peatland restoration techniques including:

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

Contact us about peatland restoration in Lancashire

Get in touch with us today by calling us directly at 07813 140 683 or use our online contact form.

Why Peatland Restoration Matters in Lancashire

Lancashire is home to a diverse range of peat bogs, from the rich wetlands of the Forest of Bowland to the moorlands in the Pennine Hills. These peatlands store vast amounts of carbon, regulate local water cycles, and support unique wildlife species. However, much of Lancashire’s peatland has been drained and degraded over the years, leading to the release of stored carbon and diminished wildlife habitat.

Aerial photo of large area of peatland restored by Treeclear UK
Aerial photo of large area of peatland restored by Treeclear UK

TreeClear UK offers a comprehensive range of specialist services designed to restore and rejuvenate Lancashire’s peatlands.

These unique landscapes are vital for storing carbon, supporting diverse wildlife, and managing water flow, all of which are essential for tackling climate change and enhancing local ecosystems.

Our key peatland restoration services include:

Surface Mulching

Surface mulching is a crucial technique in revitalising Lancashire’s degraded peatlands. By spreading chopped vegetation, such as heather and other native plants, over the surface, we create a protective mulch layer. This layer helps to retain moisture, enrich the soil with organic matter, and encourage the growth of native plant species that are vital for peat regeneration. 

Stump Grinding & Stump Augering

Stump grinding and stump augering are essential for transforming forested areas into healthy peat bogs. When restoring peatlands that have been drained or cleared for forestry, we use stump grinding to remove tree stumps. This involves specialised equipment, including a low-pressure excavator with a hydraulic grinding wheel, to grind stumps down to or below ground level. 

Ditch Blocking & Peat Dams

Ditch blocking and peat dam construction are vital for managing water flow and restoring wet conditions across Lancashire’s peat bogs. Many of Lancashire’s peatlands have been drained in the past for agricultural purposes, which has led to a loss of biodiversity and carbon storage capacity. We block existing drainage channels and construct peat bunds (natural barriers) to hold water on-site, effectively restoring the water table. 

Reprofiling & Bunding

Reprofiling and bunding are key techniques for restoring the shape and function of degraded peatlands. Reprofiling involves reshaping the land surface to improve water retention, creating conditions that are conducive to peat regeneration. Meanwhile, bunding involves constructing raised earth barriers (bunds) and ditches to control water flow across the site, ensuring that the restored peatland remains wet and suitable for the growth of peat-forming vegetation. 


Specialisation in Larger Projects

Treeclear UK provides peatland restoration in Lancashire, 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 Lancashire include:

  • Government organisations
  • Private estates
  • Wildlife trusts

Why Choose Treeclear UK?

TreeClear UK is a trusted leader in peatland restoration, with a proven track record of successful projects across the UK, including in Lancashire’s unique upland and lowland peat landscapes.

Our expertise, experience, and commitment to sustainable practices make us the ideal partner for restoring your peatland.

Our successful peatland restoration projects across the UK demonstrate our ability to deliver results. We have worked with a range of stakeholders, including farmers, wildlife trusts, and national parks, to restore peatland habitats and contribute to biodiversity conservation.

If you are a landowner or conservationist in Lancashire looking to restore your peatland, TreeClear UK is here to help.

Qualifications and member organisations we’re proud to be a part of include:

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

Contact Treeclear UK

TreeClear UK

If you’re looking to learn more about peatland restoration in Lancashire 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.

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Treeclear UK are trusted by some of the UK's leading organisations

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5 stars

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

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5 stars

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

Google Reviews
5 stars

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

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Accreditations

TreeClear UK are always up-to-date with industry standard qualifications and regulations.

CSCS
CHAS
City & Guilds
FDA
ISO 9001
ISO 14001

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