Soil Survey And Landscape Scheme - Aberdeen Site: Aberdeen Client: SUEZ Departments Involved: Soils Overview The project aimed to enhance biodiversity on an industrial site in Aberdeen through wildflower seeding and shrub planting. The primary objective was to increase ecological diversity by selecting appropriate plant species based on a thorough understanding of the site’s soil and coastal weather Read more »

Soil Carbon Survey Site: Swadlincote Client: Mountpark Developments Ltd Departments Involved: Soils, Forestry, Ecology Overview Mountpark Developments Ltd aimed to convert an arable site in Derbyshire into a species-rich diverse habitat as well as increasing carbon sequestration. Nicholsons departments for soil, forestry and ecology were all involved in the project. This case Read more »

Woodland Creation - Swadlincote Site: Swadlincote, Derbyshire Client: Mountpark Developments Ltd Departments Involved: Forestry Overview Mountparks’ visionary project transformed 23ha of arable land into a multi-purpose woodland, aligning with government environmental policies. The goals encompassed carbon sequestration, biodiversity enhancement and community well-being. Despite challenges, thorough planning ensured less than 7% failure of Read more »

Using Environmental Net Gain For Sustainable Development Plans Site: Old Park Farm, Toddington Client: IM Properties Development Ltd Departments Involved: Ecology, Landscape Architecture and Forestry Overview The Nicholsons ecology, green infrastructure, forestry and arboriculture teams collaborated with a development in Toddington to meet the demand for logistic space and job prospects to the community whilst prioritising environmental Read more »

Woodland Creation On Derelict Land Site: Hartcliff Rocks Quarry, Bristol Client: Wanderlands Departments Involved: Forestry, Soils Overview Hartcliff Rocks Quarry is a 7ha pasture site which previously was a quarry filled with inert materials. Comprehensive soil testing identified that the site was suitable for tree planting. The soil was prepared through subsoiling and Read more »

Woodland Creation - Avon Wood Site: Avon Wood, Warwick Client: David Harding Departments Involved: Forestry Overview David Harding’s vision for a 10.6-hectare woodland in Warwickshire, aligned with the HS2 Woodland Fund, occurred through collaboration with Nicholsons and the approval of the Forestry Commission. The project successfully planted 18,100 trees, creating Avon Wood. Highlights The HS2 grant application was approved by Read more »

St. Peter's Wood Site: Land at Hartshorne, Swadlincote Client: Mountpark Developments Ltd Departments Involved: Ecology, Forestry, Arboriculture and Soils Overview Nicholsons provided ecological, forestry and soil support to the creation of a new multifunctional woodland in Hartshorne, Swadlincote. Our teams transformed arable farmland into a public access woodland that captures carbon, enhances biodiversity and supports visitor Read more »

Enhancing Biodiversity Through the Use of Management Plans Site: Bardon 3 Client: Woodfarm Holdings Ltd Departments Involved: Ecology, Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture Overview The development plan for a parcel of land in Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire involved two areas totalling 35.48 hectares, divided into 32.6 hectares for the main site and 2.88 hectares for a proposed farm. Read more »

A Natural Haven A gorgeous old farmhouse, renovated and extended, sitting on a hill at the edge of an Oxfordshire village. The garden was redesigned and updated with beautiful ornamental planting, whilst the extended landscape, including some paddocks and a lake, were enclosed with native trees and enhanced with large areas of delightful meadow. The trees created some much-needed privacy from the road and Read more »

Using Building with Nature to achieve sustainable development Site: Langleybury Farm Client: Ralph Trustees Ltd Departments Involved: Ecology Overview Nicholsons provided ecological, green and blue infrastructure and Building with Nature support to a hybrid film and television development near the edge of Watford in the Three Rivers District. The development aimed to create Read more »