Woodland and Forestry
Woodlands and forestry site are important elements in the fight against both climate change and the biodiversity crisis. At ELMS we offer a full service relating to woodland and forestry creation and management.
Forestry and woodland groundworks
ELMS are experienced contractors in woodland and forestry related sites.
We can offer a full suite of services related to forestry and woodland groundworks.
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Ground preparation and brash management.
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Access route construction and maintenance.
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Drainage and infrastructure, including culverts and bridges.
Forest and woodland creation and management
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Ground preparations for new woodland and forestry sites.
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Tree and woodland planting
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Maintenance of planted trees.
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Felling and processing of wood products, including coppice and timber.
Mechanised / Manual Scrub and Vegetation Management
Low ground impact and compaction is essential to all works on peat, at ELMS we employ a mix to techniques to access all aspects of site.
We know each site is different and often have complicated access restrictions, we are experienced with a range of machinery to ensure the right tool is used for the job.
Scrub and Vegetation Control Services
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Motor manual chainsaw and clearing saw scrub control.
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Low ground impact mulching using:
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Remote controlled low ground pressure LV500 Green Climber Mulcher
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FECON and Bobcat mounted mulch heads.
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Removal/ movement of materials using:
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Wide tracked, LGP Excavator
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Argocat 8x8 Magnum
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Wide tracked dumpers tracked wheelbarrow
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Chemical treatment of scrub including knapsack spraying
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Alternative methods of regrowth control if you favour an alternative approach to chemical treatment.
