WOODLAND AND CONSERVATION

K n i g h t o nCountrysideManagement

WOODLAND ECOLOGY LANDSCAPE

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Knighton Countryside Management wasestablished in 1989 as a forestry managementbusiness. We still manage an extensive area ofwoodland but have extended our operations toundertake a wide range of environmental andlandscape contracting as well.

We have a wide client base of landowners and have completed projects that vary fromsmall plantings of 50 trees, to large scaleprojects of several hundred thousand trees thathave enhanced the environment and createdlandscapes that will be enjoyed by the futuregenerations.

Our core staff of 30 makes us one of the largestdedicated woodland and conservation work-

forces in the South of England and between uswe have a wealth of practical conservationexperience.

We own and operate a wide range of specialistplant and machinery which enables us toundertake all woodland and conservationoperations.

We are committed to the work we do becauseof our knowledge and love of the environment.The following pages provide an overview of theservices we provide.

Please do contact us and we will be happy tovisit you and offer advice and solutions asnecessary.

T H E K N I G H T O N P H I L O S O P H Y :

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Tree planting was the inspiration behind KCMover 20 years ago. Since then we have plantedliterally millions of trees, including hedging,broadleaf woodland, commercial coniferplantations, avenues and parkland trees.

KCM is the official Tubex stockist in the SouthWest. We have huge stocks of tree shelters andplanting accessories available throughout theyear. We are also able to supply all your treeand hedging needs from our selection ofpreferred UK nurseries.

T R E E A N D H E D G E P L A N T I N G

Plantation of grant funded woodland in North Dorset

Trees planted as a shelter belt in Hampshire

Hedging and fencing on an organic farm in West Dorset

Parkland guards

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WOODLAND AND CONSERVATIONConservation is at the heart of our operations.

A large proportion of the work we do is related to the upkeep and improvement of our countryside.

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Flailing scrub with our reverse drive Valmet tractor and flail

Gorse control with our crawler tractor and flail in the Purbecks

Our Unimog in action chipping Rhododendron in Surrey

Thinning woodland for fire wood in the Chilterns Winching timber off a steep slope in East Devon The same slope after thinning and timber removal

WE CAN WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU TO MAXIMISE THE COMMERCIAL VALUE

OF YOUR WOODLANDQuad spraying paddocks in West Dorset Removing timber from a National Trust site in Devon

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TREE SURGERY

Tree works on an important tree in a Capability Brown park in Dorset

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As Arboricultural Association ApprovedContractors we are extremely experienced inthe care, maintenance and removal of trees of all shapes and sizes. Typical operationsundertaken are crown thinning and lifting,

pollarding, reductions, dismantling and sectionalfelling. From domestic tree work to the largestcommercial clearance projects we canundertake all tree related works.

T R E E S U R G E R Y

27m access platform makes reducing overgrown hedgerows a much easier task

Removing the butt of a Cedar of Lebanon from the lawn of a stately home

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Works to veteran trees at Lulworth Castle

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LANDSCAPING

This seat was carved from the butt of a 200 year old Cedar of Lebanon

WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN

LANDSCAPING FOR OVER 20 YEARS.

FROM SMALL DOMESTIC SOFT

LANDSCAPING WORK TO THE

LARGEST PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL

HARD LANDSCAPING SCHEMES WE

HAVE THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

TO REALISE ALL TYPES OF

LANDSCAPING PROJECTS.

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Commissioned to restore a 19th century walled garden, we relaid pathsand beds and edged central beds with miniature box hedging

Landscaping works around a classically designed new build country house in South Dorset

The creation of a new terrace on a private estate in WestDorset. Providing wonderful views over the lake below . . . Vegetable garden restoration project in Somerset

This lake edge was reprofiled and supported by a retaining wall to create a defined edge

Using specialist machinery to create a fine seedbed for a new lawn in Kent

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KCM has extensive experience in dealing withinvasive weeds and in conjunction with oursister company Herpetosure Invasive Solutionswe can remove the following: JapaneseKnotweed, Giant Hogweed and HimalayanBalsam. We are also able to remove aquatic

species such as New Zealand SwampStonecrop, Parrots Feather and Water Primrose.In addition to the control of exotic invasives, weare also market leaders in the control ofRhododendron, Bracken and Ragwort.

I N V A S I V E W E E D S

We have been involved in the construction and restoration of a large number of ponds and lakes.We also have extensive experience of river bank restoration.

R I V E R S A N D L A K E SInstalling faggots as part of a bank stabilisation program on a chalk stream in West Dorset

Rhododendron spraying for the Forestry Commission

Pond restoration in the Purbecks Removing over grown Willows from the edge of a neglected lake in Dorset

Roadside Japanese Knotweed Control

Pond restoration in East Sussex

Pulling Himalayan Balsam in Dorchester

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KCM is an experienced fencing contractor, andinstalls a wide range of agricultural, equestrian,domestic and commercial fencing, as well as alltypes of gates, bridges and other woodenstructures.

F E N C I N G A N D B R I D G E S

Bridge built to the clients specification over the river Frome

300m of chainlink fencing around a new slurry lagoon Domestic fencing and beech hedge in North DorsetSecurity fencing and hedging for a utility company in Hampshire

45km of fencing and hedge restoration in Herefordshire

Pipeline fencing in Hampshire

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KCM is involved in the management of 3500acres of woodland across Southern England.Our woodland management services coverevery aspect of professional forestry work.

We have extensive experience of woodlandgrant schemes and are able to manage everystage of the process from initial grantapplications to the sale of timber and replanting thereafter.

We also undertake tree surveys. There is aclearly defined duty of care for landowners toprevent accidents involving falling trees orbranches. The process involves inspecting thetrees, tagging and mapping them followed bythe creation of a schedule of works requiredwhich we would be delighted to quote for andundertake if required.

Our widespread client base demands thehighest standards of quality and health andsafety.

We are Approved Contractors for theArboricultural Association, CHAS Accredited,SMAS worksafe contractors and BASIS AmenityAssured Compliant Contractors. We are alsomembers of Confor.

P R O F E S S I O N A L W O R K

Knighton Countryside Management Ltd Unit 37, Enterprise Park

Piddlehinton, Dorchester Dorset DT2 7UA

Telephone: 01305 848 881 office@knightoncountryside.com www.knightoncountryside.com

Inspecting the roof and chimneys of a country house in Dorset

Mapping tree locations for a planning proposal

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