Peatland restoration and surveys
BL Ecology provides specialist peatland surveys, restoration planning and practical delivery across the UK. Our experienced ecologists and habitat contractors support projects from initial condition assessments and restoration design through to on-site implementation, monitoring and maintenance. We combine ecological expertise with practical low-ground-pressure working methods to deliver effective, sustainable restoration while protecting sensitive peatland habitats
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Grip and drain blocking
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Peat, timber, stone and composite dam installation
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Gully stabilisation and erosion control
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Bare peat treatment and revegetation
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Sphagnum and plug planting
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Heather brash and mulch application
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Bund construction and water management
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Low-ground-pressure plant and material movement
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Repair and maintenance of existing restoration features
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Post-restoration monitoring and remedial works
Peatland Restoration
We combine ecological expertise with practical delivery to restore degraded peatland habitats. Our team can support projects from the initial assessment and restoration design through to construction, monitoring and ongoing maintenance.
Peatland surveys
BL Ecology provides specialist peatland surveys to assess habitat condition, hydrology, restoration potential and long-term management requirements. Our surveys can support restoration planning, monitoring programmes, funding applications and environmental assessments.
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Peat depth and peatland condition surveys
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National Vegetation Classification (NVC) surveys
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Common Standards Monitoring (CSM) assessments
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Peatland hydrology and drainage assessments
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Grip, gully and erosion mapping
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Restoration feasibility assessments
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Fixed quadrat and vegetation monitoring
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Drone, GIS and photographic mapping
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Baseline and post-restoration monitoring
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Practical restoration recommendations and reporting
