Other benefits and outcomes include managing water resources more effectively, reducing the risk of flooding in nearby communities and enhancing water quality by filtering pollutants. Farming will benefit from better peatland which has an effect on the economy and employment.
Low Ground Pressure Mulching
Treeclear UK begins many peatland restoration projects by deploying low ground pressure machinery to efficiently mulch and flail vegetation at ground level. This preliminary step is vital for clearing the site, making it easier to carry out key restoration methods such as bunding and ditch blocking with precision and minimal environmental disruption.
Stump Grinding & Stump Augering
In the restoration of peatlands, particularly when converting wooded areas back to bogland, stump grinding and augering are essential techniques. Stump grinding uses specialised machinery, like low-pressure excavators equipped with hydraulic grinding wheels, to remove stumps to ground level or below. Stump augering, in contrast, employs a spiral-shaped hydraulic tool to extract stumps by drilling them out, ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding environment.