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 »

Soils Case Study - SUEZ, Aberdeen The project aimed to enhance and expand wildflower seeding and shrub planting on an industrial site in Aberdeen, in turn, to increase biodiversity on the site. Suitable species were selected by understanding the site's soil and coastal weather conditions. These species, along with habitat structure, were to Read more »

THE CHELSEA DIARY Our build teams have arrived at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to begin work on our stand, designed by Taina Suonio. During the build process and the week itself, we will be keeping you up to date with the work of our teams and what is going on during the most prestigious week in the horticulture Read more »

New Woodland Creation - Blenheim Estate Key Species: The objective of this ongoing project was to convert low-grade, unprofitable agricultural land into functional, multi-purpose woodlands. The new woodlands include more than 270,000 trees planted across nearly 100 hectares of land, 9.5km of connective permissive footpaths and specific planting designs to increase climate resilience and biodiversity. Areas of open space Read more »

Natural Capital Appraisal - Brudenell Estates A bespoke natural capital approach was developed for the Deene Park estate team and their advisors. This outlined the opportunities and risks linked with the estate’s key objectives and existing strategic plan. In working with the estate, we collated data from the estate’s own records, combined with the wider land management data sets Read more »

Idyllic Meadow Restoration Idyllic meadow restoration designed by Head of Design at Nicholsons - Freddie. This is a magical project developing many new habitats for nature and humans alike! Click the project concept plan on the right to view it in full...

The Hard Working Potager Many of us would agree that a good old-fashioned, deep herbaceous border, spilling with roses in the month of June, is the very best of English gardens. I've been moved by beauty in many gardens this spring where wonderful early rainfall followed by bright, sunny days has yielded the most incredible blossom in all our gardens. Many forecast that this year's Read more »

Standingford House, Cave Street, St Clements Ecology support and biodiversity gain for new offices in Oxford Site:Standingford House Client: ADP ARCHITECTURE / WARD, K. Overview Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt provided ecological support to redevelopment of an office building in St Clements near Headington, Oxford, replacing an existing office building. Key constraints on the site were (low) potential for roosting bats, and Read more »

Mountpark Woodland - St Peters Wood, Swadlincote “This Nicholsons team have been exceptional through our journey into woodland creation, from their site assessment, scheme design, liaison with all stakeholders and the National Forest and effective implementation and management.  As a company we are immensely proud of what we have achieved." Wal Groves, European Construction Director Background Mountpark, recognising the increasing focus Read more »

Trees & Development Metcalfe Way, Haddenham (Castlemore Homes Limited) The protection and retention of trees when developing land and property is always an important factor to consider when preparing your planning application. Thankfully our expert team of arboricultural consultants can support you from initial concept right through to submission and beyond. Trees provide a wealth of benefits – in terms of Read more »