Improvements to the wetland areas and wildlife ponds were completed for the Welney Wetland Trust as part of their planned maintenance works.  Working closely with the Client team, a small machine on rubber tracks and extra long reach was used to minimise the impact on the adjacent land.

Through specialist plan hire business the company was asked to supply equipment for the winter maintenance of the pools at West Mindlands Safari Park.  Working with their Contractor, a machine on the floating pontoon was used to remove silt and a second long reach excavator loaded a series of dumptrucks.  The company was involved with the previous clean up of the Hippo Pools in 2005.

The improvements we recently carried out to the nature reserve at Upton Warren have resulted in the return of the rare Bittern.  Shortly after the pool maintenance and creation of a new channel for the birds, the Bittern was spotted at the site.  A birdwatcher reported that it was the first sighting for several years.

During December the restoration of the balancing pond at Stoneydelph commenced for Tamworth Borough Council.  The pond was drained down and over 5000 tonnes of silt was removed.  Surveys included the monitoring of water quality to demonstrate improvements to the watercourse.  Communication with local residents was key to the success of the project.