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Twig has worked with South East Water

undertaking ecological clearance and

reinstatement works on private land

and operational sites throughout Kent,

Sussex and Hampshire.

Twig has assisted in the delivery of South

East Water schemes for eight years and

the Company provides a responsible and

expedient service, communicating well

with both contractors and landowners.

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”South East Water

Since Twig was established in 2002 it has built a comprehensive portfolio

of ecological, grounds maintenance and landscape design services.

Twig is able to provide outstanding service and advice to all of its

clients, whether complex ecologically sensitive activities. multi-site

grounds maintenance, or show-garden design and build.

Twig carries ISO 9001/14001 and CHAS accreditation and is BALI registered.

Twig’s service offering:

L E A D E R S I N T H E F I E L D

Ecological Contracting

Consultancy, species surveys

and supervision, vegetation

clearance, arboriculture,

land reinstatement,

fencing and weed control.

Grounds Maintenance

Grass and hedge cutting,

border maintenance,

leaf blowing, sports pitch

management, winter

services including preventative

gritting and snow clearance.

Solar Farming

Consultancy, site preparation

including ecological surveys,

spraying, seeding, mowing

and panel cleaning.

Design & Build

Master plans, planning

permission design service,

soft and hard landscaping.

Show Gardens

E C O LO G I C A L C O N T R A C T I N G

Twig provides a complete range of ecological landscaping services, working with ecologists

and directly with clients. We principally undertake the physical aspects of ecological

mitigation plans for development and associated habitat creation or enhancement.

We get involved in all stages of a project, from consultation to the initial site clearance

through to final landscaping, building relationships with ground workers and other

contractors to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the measures we help to implement.

Our staff are all ecologically trained with specialisms across the full range of European

Protected Species.

As an abiding principle, Twig strives to minimise the environmental impact of works we

undertake. One of our advantages is our adaptability to tailor our methods to the specific

requirements of the site. For example, we will forego the use of large machinery, if not

appropriate, and rely on muscle power to get a job done where this reduces potential

damage to resident species. In all cases the solutions we deliver are commercially viable.

E C O LO G I C A L C O N T R A C T I N G

O U R R A N G E O F S E R V I C E S I N C L U D E ;

• C O N S U LTAT I O N

• E U R O P E A N P R O T E C T E D S P E C I E S ( E P S ) H A N D L I N G

• E C O L O G I C A L M I T I G AT I O N

• V E G E TAT I O N C L E A R A N C E

• L A N D R E I N S TAT E M E N T

• H A B I TAT E N H A N C E M E N T

• E C O L O G I C A L F E N C I N G

• I N V A S I V E W E E D C O N T R O L

• A R B O R I C U LT U R A L R E M E D I A L W O R K

• T R E E S A F E T Y S U R V E Y S

• T R E E P L A N T I N G

• L A N D A N D E S TAT E M A N A G E M E N T

• W I L D F L O W E R A N D G R A S S L A N D M A N A G E M E N T

SWINLEY FOREST

Twig were tasked with the vegetation clearance and ecological works for the 5km multi-

million pipeline for South East Water though Swinley Forest in October 2014. Timelines were

exceptionally tight and required detailed planning with the clients, landowners and ecologists.

Failing to meet the seasonal hibernation time restraints would cause significant timing and

cost issues to our client. In just three weeks, Twig cleared four large Newt fenced areas and

over 4km soft vegetation, fallen timber, all by hand and under the supervision of licensed

Ecologists. In total approximately 1000m3 of material was cut and raked by hand.

Industry expertise

Utility Companies, construction

companies, civil engineers,

house builders, developers and

environmental and ecological

consultancies as well as

prestigious estates, country

parks, farmers and land owners.

C A S E S T U D Y • S O U T H E A S T W AT E R • S W I N L E Y F O R E S T

In the highest risk areas our work included hand and mechanical examination of forest floor,

exposing areas that reptiles may be seeking refuge. Twig worked under extreme pressure

focusing on the common objective with its clients and ecologists, coordinating its own

teams, sub-contractors and an array of stakeholders from Crown Estates to the MoD.

All pre-construction ecological trapping and mitigation work was successfully undertaken

and completed and as summed up by South East Water; “a fantastic achievement, and only

possible due to the hard work and cooperation between all of the teams involved, well

done to all.”

C A S E S T U D Y • C A S E S T U D Y • S O U T H E A S T W AT E R • S W I N L E Y F O R E S T • C o n t i n u e d

CLANCY DOCWRA • DORMOUSE BRIDGES • FRISTON

As part of a new 6.4km water main at Friston the route passed through Friston forest,

an area known to support dormice. With construction traffic excavating trenches and using

the woodland rides, dormice would be stopped from freely moving through the woodland.

A series of dormice bridges were constructed to create connectivity within the wood by

crossing the woodland rides. These bridges were constructed to be high enough for excavators

to pass underneath and provide protection from predators when dormice cross within them.

These will be left in place whilst vegetation regrows and the woodland canopy

connectivity re-establishes itself.

C A S E S T U D Y • C L A N C Y D O C W R A

Twig’s proactive approach and level of

coordination undertaking this project has

given me total confidence in their ability

to continue to maintain the site here at

Thanet Earth.

“”Chris Whitehead-Collett - Operations Manager of Thanet Earth

THANET EARTH

Twig Group successfully secured the landscaping contract for the 230 acre site at Thanet

Earth. The contract involved the establishment of 15,000 trees and shrubs and 75 hectares

of grass, providing habitat for many indigenous species in decline and contributing to the

biodiversity action plan for chalk grass land.

We maintained the site and worked with butterfly specialists and Thanet Earth to improve

the diversity of grass and flower species.

C A S E S T U D Y • T H A N E T E A R T H

Locally sourced Chestnut

post and three rail

Where ever possible Twig sources

materials locally to support small

businesses. Chestnut post and rail

production is a prime example of a

skill that is in decline and needs to be

supported in order to manage many

of the coppice woodlands for future

generations to enjoy.

G R O U N D S M A I N T E N A N C E

G R O U N D S M A I N T E N A N C E S E R V I C E

Twig offer a full service grounds maintenance capability for medium to large scale projects

whether at single or multiple sites across the UK. Using the very best technology available

with highly trained personnel, our Grounds Maintenance Teams draw on Twig’s reputation

for creating outstanding landscapes, producing beautifully maintained spaces.

Twig employ individuals who really care and take ownership of their work. This positive and

caring attitude means that we are an extra pair of eyes on the ground and will highlight

other issues noticed whilst carrying out our duties. This has proven to expedite trust and

increase the sense of partnership with many of our clients

Twig regularly comply with short response times and understand the importance of a rapid

response to issues that can occur on site, such as fallen trees, fences or simply making

a site look at its best before an important client visit.

O U R R A N G E O F S E R V I C E S I N C L U D E ;

• G R A S S C U T T I N G

• H E D G E C U T T I N G

• W E E D C O N T R O L – S P R A Y I N G , B O R D E R M A I N T E N A N C E

• W I N T E R S E R V I C E S – G R I T T I N G , S N O W C L E A R A N C E

• A R B O R I C U LT U R A L S U R V E Y S

• T R E E S U R G E R Y

• L I N E P A I N T I N G

I N D U S T R Y E X P E R T I S E

We deliver tailored results and enduring value across all industry sectors, including:

Whether you invest in immaculately presented lawns to attract millions of visitors or have

an industrial estate where maintenance is a necessary expense to the business,

Twig provides ‘fit for purpose’ solutions.

• E D U C AT I O N

• E M E R G E N C Y S E R V I C E S

• H E A LT H C A R E

• H I S T O R I C P R O P E R T I E S

• O F F I C E S A N D I N D U S T R I A L

• P U B L I C S E C T O R

• R E TA I L

• S O C I A L H O U S I N G

• P A R K S

• S P O R T S , L E I S U R E A N D H O S P I TA L I T Y

• U T I L I T I E S

Twig provides a comprehensive range of landscape maintenance services including:

• G R A S S C U T T I N G

• H E D G E C U T T I N G

• B O R D E R M A I N T E N A N C E

• W E E D C O N T R O L

• A N N U A L T R E E S A F E T Y S U R V E Y S

• R E M E D I A L T R E E W O R K S

• L E A F C O L L E C T I O N

• P R E V E N TAT I V E G R I T T I N G A N D S N O W C L E A R A N C E

Twig provides a mixture of these services to more than

200 KCC properties across the West of Kent on both reactive

and planned for bases.

SKANSKA / KCC

Since September 2014 Twig has been Skanksa’s soft landscaping partner for their

five year Total Facilities Management contract with Kent County Council.

C A S E S T U D Y • S K A N S K A / K C C

I’m really pleased with the works

your guys have done so far, also

they are a very helpful bunch of lads

nothing was too much for them.

“”Stephen Grace – Building Fabric Supervisor

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL

Twig maintain the grounds of this world leading hospital in the centre of the City of London,

testing our ability to consistently deliver a high class service in an extremely challenging

environment.

C A S E S T U D Y • S T . B A R T H O L O M E W ’ S H O S P I TA L

S O L A R FA R M S G R O U N D S

M A I N T E N A N C E

S O L A R FA R M R E I N S TAT E M E N T M A I N T E N A N C E

Twig offers a complete Solar Farm reinstatement and maintenance programme. In conjuction with our

clients, Twig are able to provide innovative cost effective solutions to enable legal and planning compliances,

reinstatement, maintenance and the promotion of environmental and ecological measures to advance

corporate and social responsibility. Twig can undertake detailed Environmental Management Plans

and deliver those plans on the ground.

As leaders in the field Twig has the knowledge and skills amongst its teams to continually improve

upon those plans to better manage efficiences and cost savings for both installers and landowners.

O U R O N G O I N G M A I N T E N A N C E

PA C K A G E C A N I N C L U D E :

• M O W I N G I N A N D A R O U N D T H E S O L A R A R R AY U S I N G

O U R S P E C I A L I S T M A C H I N E R Y . W E A R E A B L E TO

M E C H A N I C A L LY M O W I N - B E T W E E N T I G H T R O W S

O F 1 . 7 M E T R E S .

• H E D G E C U T T I N G A N D S U R R O U N D I N G T R E E W O R K S /

S U R V E Y S , W H I C H A L S O E N A B L E S S I T E S E C U R I T Y

TO B E M A I N TA I N E D .

• I M P L E M E N TAT I O N O F T H E H A B I TAT M A N A G E M E N T

P L A N , W H I C H C A N I N C L U D E T H E P L A N T I N G O F N AT I V E

W I L D F LO W E R S A N D T H E I N S TA L L AT I O N O F B E E H I V E S ,

R E P T I L E H A B I TAT S A N D B AT B O X E S AT T H E S I T E .

• S P R AY I N G A N D W E E D C O N T R O L – B L A N K E T A N D S P O T

S P R AY I N G K E E P I N G W E E D S U N D E R C O N T R O L .

S O L A R I M A G E R E Q U I R E D

S O L A R PA N E L C L E A N I N G

Keeping solar panels clean will significantly improve their longer term performance.

Dirty solar panels can cause a production loss of 30% or more and therefore damages

returns on investment. Solar panels are affected by both rural and urban pollutants which

stick to the panels.

Twig offers both a mechanical and hand cleaning service to cover the different layouts

installers and planners prefer. Prices and methods reflect the positioning, layout and scale

of the solar farm and is determined following a thorough and complementary site survey.

With a competitive pricing structure and the ability to clean manually and mechanically

a regular programme of solar panel cleaning can produce outstanding improvements

to investment returns.

OLD RIDES SHEPPEY

This 50 Acre 6 megawatt solar farm site on the Isle Sheppey saw Twig plant 2000 meters

of mixed native hedgerow around the site together with the planting of a 2 acre coppice

consisting of Crataegus monogyna, Acer campestre, Corylus avellana, Quercus robur and

Salix caprea.

These tasks were completed within a very tight planting window with very low failures

experienced and our client commenting that they had never seen a hedge grow so well.

In addition to the landscape features above and to comply with planning conditions log

piles, bird boxes and bat boxes were installed within the solar park and on the adjoining

farm building.

Industry expertise

Utility Companies, construction

companies, solar developers,

O & M Contractor, Solar hedge

fund manager’s farmers and

land owners.

C A S E S T U D Y • O L D R I D E S S H E P P E Y

WIX LODGE

Twig undertook a program of weed spraying at this solar farm site that included the use of

specialist equipment. This ensured that the risk of damage to the solar panels was minimised

whilst significantly increasing efficiencies to the otherwise labour intensive spraying activity.

Wicks lodge is 64 acre site producing 15 megawatts of power.

Twig have bespoke compact equipment that enables spraying weeds, cultivation of the

seedbed and seeding in between the PV rows. Twig manage the conservation measures

to enhance environmental diversification.

Twig also have the specialist to equipment to mow in between the rows to keep the

areas tidy and within expectation of the sites investors.

C A S E S T U D Y • W I X L O D G E

D E S I G N A N D B U I L D

RIVERS OFFICE PARK DESIGN

Twig liaised with Aros Architects, Berwick Hill Properties and Madlins LLP to produce

a landscape concept for Rivers Office Park for inclusion in the initial presentation to

stakeholders. The site covers 5 acres and the three buildings provide a net area of

98,910 sq ft.

After receiving positive feedback, the concept has been developed to ensure the café

and landscape design work together as a cohesive whole with the plans being submitted

for planning consent to create a ’cafe hub’. An improved landscaped environment as

a café facility was defined as key, in order to ensure the facility provides a much needed

tenant amenity.

The scheme is currently out to tender and Twig are bidding to carry out the build element

that includes the installation of semi mature trees, planting of raised bespoke bowls,

courtyard planting, hedge screening and more formal planting to the front of the site.

C A S E S T U D Y • R I V E R S O F F I C E P A R K D E S I G N

STANMORE COUNTRY PARK

Twig has landscaped the 70-acre extension to Stanmore Country Park, North West London.

Wood Farm was a challenging but unique site, surrounded by woodland, with spectacular

views of the capital. Twig was awarded the contract to transform this inaccessible area of

former inert land fill site, farmland, and scrub into a haven for the public and wildlife alike.

C A S E S T U D Y • S TA N M O R E C O U N T R Y P A R K

STANMORE COUNTRY PARK

The transformation included clearing of vegetation, tree work, fencing, gate installation,

seeding of grass and wildflowers. Twig installed all weather paths to enable pedestrian and

wheelchair access into the country park, along with a cattle grid and car park formation.

Ahead of the tree and shrub planting Twig installed a Ha Ha wall and supplied and spread

3000t of topsoil prior to seeding.

Throughout the park there are access points that required kissing and pedestrian gates

and multiple benches and cycle racks installed.

C A S E S T U D Y • S TA N M O R E C O U N T R Y P A R K • C o n t i n u e d

S H O W G A R D E N S

S H O W G A R D E N S

The skill sets used to deliver show gardens to award winning Royal Horticultural Society

(RHS) standards are the same as those that Twig use when building our clients gardens.

When building a show garden the designs have been scrutinised by the RHS, those who

write the rule book, with only the best designs approved to build a garden at the UK’s most

prestigious garden shows. The exacting standards demanded within the show garden world

require exceptional planning and attention to detail. The tight time constraints with judging

and the show opening add pressure but also illustrates our ability to work to deadlines whilst

keeping quality at the forefront of our minds.

C H E L S E A F LO W E R S H O W

Chilstone Garden awarded an RHS Silver medal

H A M P TO N C O U R T F LO W E R S H O W

Kipling Garden awarded an RHS Gold medal

H A M P TO N C O U R T F LO W E R S H O W

Russian Museum Garden awarded an RHS Silver Gilt medal

R H S C H E L S E A F LO W E R S H O W

Chelsea Flower Show - Awarded Silver

This was the start of our relationship with Heather Appleton who six weeks prior to her

Chelsea debut found herself without a landscape company to build her garden for her.

When asked if Twig could help we jumped at the chance to build our first ever Chelsea

show garden.

The Chilstone Garden was remarkable for its bright turquoise outdoor carpet,

everlasting ice sculpture and stone temple.

R H S H A M P TO N C O U R T F LO W E R S H O W

Hampton Court Show garden - Awarded Gold

Twig designed and built a conceptual garden based on the famous poet Rudyard Kipling’s

poem “My Boy Jack”.The Kipling Garden, with its overhead sails, waves of grasses and soaring sculpted birds,

narrates a Mother and Father’s search for news of their 18-year-old son Jack, lost in action in France

during World War 1. The Father, Rudyard Kipling, tracks down soldiers asking: “Have you seen my boy Jack?”

The garden incorporated a board walk to represent his long search; grasses symbolise the sea and

France is depicted by tall slim trees, a familiar sight lining so many French roads.

S H O W G A R D E N S

RHS HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW

R H S H A M P TO N C O U R T F LO W E R S H O W

Hampton Court Flower Show

The Russian Museum Garden - Awarded Silver Gilt

Twig have clients throughout London and the South of England and are also involved in

community and education projects. One of these has links with Prince and Princess Michael of

Kent, who were looking for landscape specialists to help organize the St Petersburg International

Flower Festival, of which the Princess is Patron.

As featured on BBC2 Episode 2, Hampton Court Flower Show. I would like to express my gratitude for the

work performed at a high professional level

on the design and realisation of the project

‘Russian Museum Garden’ in Hampton Court

Flower Show. Due to the participation of the

Russian Museum in the Hampton Court

Flower Show 2012, the Annual International

“Imperial Gardens of Russia” and the

Russian Museum in general have won

international renown.

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”Dr Vladimir Gusev - The State Russian Museum

I am writing on behalf of TRH Prince and

Princess Michael of Kent to express their

appreciation and congratulations to you

and all your staff for having delivered such

a wonderful Russian Garden in the face

of all the odds that were thrown at you...

The result has been a triumph.

“

”Nicholas Chance - Kensington Palace

Twig suggested that an innovative way to market the 2014 festival would be through a show

garden at Hampton Court Palace. The Prince and Princess’s office contacted the State Russian

Museum who invited Twig director Miranda Eyre and designer Heather Appleton to St Petersburg

to present their ideas. After a number of meetings, Twig’s Russian Museum Garden was

commissioned.

Elements of the garden included a bespoke;

• O U T D O O R C H A N D E L I E R D E S I G N E D A N D M A D E B Y H E AT H E R

• L A Z E R C U T M E TA L F E N C I N G

• T H O M A S H E AT H E R W I C K D E S I G N E D C H A I R S

• B L A C K O U T D O O R C A R P E T O N T H E W A L L A N D O N T H E F L O O R

• C U P O L A S H A P E D H O R N B E A M S

• W H I T E 3 M M T H I C K P O R C E L A I N T I L E S

• M O AT W I T H F O U N TA I N S

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