About ELMS
Whether your project requires hydrological improvements on peatland, thinning regeneration in woodland or natural repairs to riverbanks, we have the solution for you. Our friendly team of experienced operators can work within your specifications to achieve a cost effective outcome for your projects goals.
About ELMS
We operate throughout England, partnering with both public and private sector clients to deliver high-impact outcomes for biodiversity and habitat restoration in both aquatic and terrestrial settings.
As a CSCS and CPCS-compliant organisation, we bring safety and professionalism to every project. We are proud to be a living wage employer and fully accredited under Achilles UVDB and SMAS Worksafe Contractor schemes. Our consultancy and contracting solutions are designed around your needs to provide flexible, effective solutions delivered by our experienced and friendly team.
With bases in West Yorkshire and Derbyshire, we carry out much of our work across Yorkshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Derbyshire, the Midlands, and Northumberland. We’ve also successfully delivered projects as far afield as the Scottish Borders and Cornwall - we're always happy to travel to wherever our expertise is needed.
Accreditations
We are compliant with and accredited by the following Health, safety and quality schemes:
"I recently contracted ELMS to carry out some scrub works as part of the Back from the Brink project. The aim was to diversify the structure of the woodland by thinning areas of closed canopy and the creation of glades to develop an understory for the benefit of Willow Tits. I had a very positive experience of working with Gareth in this capacity and would be comfortable working with ELMS on future projects."
Sophie Pinder - Living Landscape Project Officer, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Meet the Team
Gareth Trewick
Gareth began ELMS Limited in 2013 as a way to provide skills he learned across habitats for multiple clients. Holding a BSc (hons) in Environmental Conservation and Countryside Management with the project "Effects of vegetation type and density on water vole presence in intensive agricultural habitats". Gareth specialises in natural engineering of rivers and wetlands, while developing continuously to provide the best service and solutions for our clients.
Managing Director
Mikael Trewick
Mikael joined in 2019, with 14 years charity conservation experience in roles across the country. Holding a BSc Honours degree in Countryside Management for his dissertation "Assessing Peatland Restoration: Testate Amoebae as a Biomonitoring tool", Mikael is particularly interested in the scientific reasoning behind practical works, peatbogs, and is enthusiastic about cutting edge ideas to exceed conservation outcomes.
Conservation Projects Manager
Rosalyn Joyce
Project Supervisor
Ros joined the ELMS team in July 2023, having graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science. Prior to joining ELMS, she gained valuable field experience working as a seasonal ranger for the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and volunteering with the National Trust on Marsden Moor.
Ros is particularly interested in peatlands and enjoys being on the moors. She leads the delivery of peatland restoration projects.
Alex Kirk
Senior Operative
Alex joined the team in Autumn 2020 with previous experience volunteering with Natural England, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and the Derbyshire County Council. In June 2020 he completed a Diploma in Countryside Management and Conservation, achieving a distinction. Alex's main interests lie with rewilding and local engagement.
Natasha Houghton
Task Supervisor
Tasha joined the ELMS team after graduating with a BSc Honours degree in Wildlife Conservation. This followed a year’s industry placement working for River Holme Connections in a variety of roles including river restoration, education and surveying.
Tasha has a range of practical experience including drystone walling, planting and INNS control and is developing her moorland conservation and restoration excavator skills.
Tim Mcdermott
Conservation Operative
Tim comes from a background of industrial and heritage construction but has also worked as a practical conservation volunteer for Derbyshire Wildlife trust, Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust and the Peak District National Park Authority. Tim is happy to lend a helping hand to any natural habitat but particularly enjoys being out in the moors.
Nelly Porter
Conservation Operative
Nelly joined ELMS in 2025 with a BSc Honours degree in Applied Terrestrial and Marine Ecology at Bangor. With previous roles in Volunteer management, Horticulture, Permaculture and as a farm hand in Cornwall. With a keen eye for construction, Nelly adds a quality control element to each project.
Leo Heaven-Richards
Conservation Operative
Leo switched careers from Construction to conservation to fully utilise his degree in Environmental Conservation, particularly Peatlands and the services they provide. With a strong understanding of the contracting side of business, Leo is learning the challenges faced in Our sectors niche, while applying himself to learning all there is to gain from a varied role in Conservation Contracting
Matthew Roberts
Conservation Operative
Matt's an ELMS 2025 addition, with a particular interest in NFM, Peatland and Forestry. Matts particular experience is huge. Please keep an eye on the updates as we add them!
Lulu
Ecolliegist
Lulu likes removing Molinia, quality checking timber dams and planting moss. She is particularly fond of being in the excavators, digging to plant trees or making odd noises at running water.
In her downtime she enforces a year round hosepipe ban and enjoys bagging wainwrights with Mik.
Scout
Spanner-iel
Scout is chief engineer, Where there is a wag, there is a way. His favourite tasks are inspecting the excavators cab during operation, improving workshop cleanliness and recycling.
In his downtime, Scout loves an early morning, gundog training and siestas.
Working for ELMS
From moorlands to forests to rivers, working for ELMS means delivering a diverse range of projects across a variety of habitats. We're always innovating and learning from each other so joining us would mean becoming a part of a committed and supportive team.
Whether you're looking for the next step in your conservation career, or to enhance your skills, we encourage passionate, enthusiastic conservation minded people to get in touch. Check out our page for current vacancies or send us your CV and a brief cover letter on what you would love to bring to ELMS to
info@elms-contracting.co.uk
