PeatlandRestorationYorkshire

Preserving the Natural Beauty of Yorkshire’s Peatlands

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

Looking for peatland restoration in Yorkshire?

Treeclear UK is dedicated to restoring and safeguarding Yorkshire’s precious peatlands. Peatlands play a major role in supporting biodiversity, improving water quality, and capturing carbon.

However, many of Yorkshire’s peat bogs have deteriorated due to drainage, poor management, and the effects of climate change which are devastating and will continue to get worse if we don’t act fast. Our goal is to repair this damage using proven restoration methods that provide lasting environmental and community benefits.

See some of our peatland restoration techniques below:

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

Contact us about peatland restoration in Yorkshire

Why Peatland Restoration Matters in Yorkshire

Yorkshire boasts some incredible peat landscapes, from vast wetlands to diverse moorlands. These ecosystems are vital for carbon storage, water regulation, and providing habitats for rare wildlife.

Sadly, years of degradation have compromised these peatlands, leading to carbon release and habitat loss. Fortunately, TreeClear UK delivers tailored solutions to restore and sustain these valuable environments.

Healthy peatlands are essential for climate revitalisation, biodiversity conservation, and water management. Our services focus on reviving peatlands and ecosystems so that they can serve us and the surrounding communities for the years to come.

Aerial photo of large area of peatland restored by Treeclear UK

Our key peatland restoration services include:

Low Ground Pressure Mulching

Before undertaking key peatland restoration activities, Treeclear UK provides specialist low ground pressure machinery specifically designed to flail and mulch surface vegetation down to ground level. Clearing this vegetation is an essential first step, as it creates a workable surface that enables more efficient ditch blocking and bunding operations.

Stump Grinding & Stump Augering

To convert what was forested or drained lands back into thriving peat bogs, we employ stump grinding and augering activities. Using specialised low-pressure machinery with hydraulic grinding wheels, we remove tree stumps effectively, preparing the land for natural peat recovery.

Ditch Blocking and Peat Dams

Controlling water flow is vital for peatland health. We block old drainage channels and construct peat bunds to restore the underground boundaries, helping peatlands regain their biodiversity and carbon storage functions.

Reprofiling and Bunding

Land reshaping through reprofiling and bunding improves water retention and supports peat regeneration. Bunds and strategically placed ditches help maintain wet conditions, fostering the growth of peat-forming vegetation.

Expertise In Large-Scale Projects

TreeClear UK offers comprehensive peatland restoration services across Yorkshire and the rest of the UK, excelling in large-scale projects. Equipped with advanced, low-impact machinery, we handle complex restorations efficiently and cost-effectively. Amongst all else, we have decades of experience in larger projects meaning we’re perfectly placed to take on your project.

We work with key sectors, including:

Government organisations
Private estates
Wildlife trusts

Why Choose Treeclear UK?

As a trusted leader in peatland restoration covering Yorkshire, TreeClear UK has a strong track record of delivering successful projects.

We prioritise eco-friendly solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities. Our restoration techniques are designed to enhance biodiversity, improve water quality, and support carbon sequestration, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Collaborating with private clients, conservation groups, and national parks, we actively support biodiversity and climate goals.It’s a pleasure working with clients across Yorkshire.

Our accreditations and qualifications include:

ISO 9001: Quality Management System
ISO14001: Environmental Management System
CHAS: Contractors Health and Safety
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
City & Guilds NPTC certified, including FMOC qualifications
Membership with the Forest Industry Safety Accord (FISA)

Get in touch

Looking to discuss your bespoke requirements for restoring peatlands in Yorkshire?

Call TreeClear UK today on 07813 140 683 or complete our online contact form, and our team will respond as speedily as we can.

Our Customers

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