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 »

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 »

Disused naturist park gets new lease of life Nicholsons Lockhart Garratt was commissioned by Haulfryn Group Ltd to provide our suite of environmental services to support the renovation of a disused parcel of land at Surrey Downs Sun Club at Edgeley Holiday Park. The site consists of a dilapidated naturist park in a heavily treed setting.  The scope of the Read more »

Nettlebed Estate – managing tree risk Safety first The Nettlebed Estate is located in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and consists of a mixture of woodland, pasture, open farmland and parkland. Also used as a location for shoots, the estate has long been committed to proactive woodland management, with woodland planting undertaken in the early part of the Read more »