Tree Planting & Fencing

Planting trees provides critical environmental benefits like carbon sequestration, reduced energy costs via shading, improved air quality & effective stormwater management.

Tree Planing & Fencing on an abandoned railway track

Three years ago, an abandoned railway track in Gloucestershire was transformed into a developing nature corridor through a carefully planned programme of tree planting and post-and-rail fencing. The aim was to restore biodiversity, establish long-term habitat and create a managed green route that blends naturally into the surrounding landscape. The project began with structured planting schemes designed to introduce a variety of native trees that would establish at different growth stages over time.

Today, the corridor has developed into a diverse landscape featuring a healthy mix of younger saplings alongside more established and maturing trees. This gradual layering of growth helps create a resilient woodland edge while encouraging wildlife habitats to develop naturally. The addition of post fencing has also helped guide access and protect newly planted areas while the landscape establishes itself.

Does a Nature Corridor Require Ongoing Maintenance?

Creating a nature corridor is only the first step. To ensure trees establish properly and the route remains safe and accessible, the area requires ongoing management and specialist maintenance. Regular vegetation control prevents aggressive growth from overwhelming young trees, while careful trimming helps maintain the balance between natural habitat and accessible green space.

Maintaining this type of landscape requires experienced teams who understand both conservation goals and practical land management. Skilled operators carry out work using a combination of specialist machinery and hand tools to maintain vegetation without damaging developing trees or habitats.