Moorland Management & Restoration

Looking after moorland for the future

Moorland is one of the UK’s most important landscapes. It helps store carbon, slow the flow of water, reduce flood risk, and provide homes for rare birds and wildlife. But without regular care, moorland can quickly become overgrown, dry out, or suffer damage from erosion and wildfires.

We work with landowners, estates, conservation groups, and public organisations to keep moorland healthy, open, and working as it should. Our aim is simple — practical management that protects wildlife while keeping the land in good condition for the long term.

Every site is different, so we plan work carefully to suit the land, reduce risk, and meet environmental rules.

Our Moorland Management services include:

• Peatland restoration
  We help damaged peat areas recover by blocking old drainage channels and restoring natural water levels. This helps prevent erosion, improves wildlife habitat, and supports carbon storage.
• Vegetation management
  Controlled cutting and sensible grazing plans stop vegetation becoming too dense, helping wildlife thrive while reducing fire risk.
• Wildfire risk reduction
  By managing heavy vegetation and creating fire breaks, we help reduce the chance and impact of wildfires on sensitive moorland.
• Repairing damaged ground
  Where erosion or damage has occurred, we use practical methods such as heather bales and reseeding to help the land recover naturally.
• Bracken and scrub control
  We prevent bracken and scrub from taking over open moorland, keeping habitats suitable for wildlife and easier to manage.

Working within current regulations

Moorland management is increasingly regulated to protect habitats and wildlife. We help clients carry out work correctly and at the right time of year so projects stay compliant and avoid unnecessary environmental impact.

Our work is always planned to protect birds, wildlife, and sensitive habitats while still achieving practical land management results.