Rhododendron – What’s The Problem?
Treeclear UK provide rhododendron removal and clearance in Lancashire, Cumbria, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Northumberland & Co Durham. We also cover Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, and Cambridgeshire.
Rhododendron ponticum is causing severe damage to our flora and fauna, destroying many native habitats throughout the UK. Rhododendron is extremely fast-growing – once established, native plants and young trees cannot grow due to the lack of light through its thick canopy. When native plants and grasses disappear, animals, insects and butterflies cannot survive, and our important biodiversity is lost.
Rhododendron thrives in damp, mild conditions, and poor acidic soils. Self-seeding bushes soon spread, forming large impenetrable areas. Lack of management and control has allowed Rhododendron to invade large areas of woodland, wetland, heathland and countryside across the UK.
The management of rhododendron is of great importance to the future of the UK countryside. By removing rhododendron, we can restore our woodlands, estates and wetlands – turning them back into a valuable asset. Controlling rhododendron encourages natural regeneration of native species – attracting insects, bees and butterflies, and increasing the biodiversity of the site.
Treeclear UK Ltd offers various options for the removal of rhododendron depending on the size, density, location and ground conditions.
Get in touch with us today by calling us directly at 07813 140 683 or use our online contact form.