Ford Landscaping has the experience and capabilities to deal with the evaluation, management and maintenance of larger landscapes such as farms and estates. Areas we can help with include: Surveys • Forestry and Woodland Management • Ponds, Lakes, Streams and Rivers • Tree Surveys • Conservation Projects • Hedgerows and Verges

Consultancy

We work closely with an estate manager or land owner, if they already know what they require. Alternatively we can draw on our wide experience to create management plans or project schedules to suit your needs, suggesting alternatives and costs. We work with respected agencies and organisations such as The National Trust, BBOWT and the Environment Agency to ensure the advice we give you meets best practice.
Our experts can survey and evaluate an estate or area, to identify species and habitats which may require special attention or protection. We then create a plan to manage problems such as over grazing or bank erosion, or invasive species.

Environment

Our employees have a keen eye for detail and a respect for the fragility of some habitats. Our aim is to guide you through the trade off between cost effective management and a long term sustainable solution. We are always keen to use new materials and techniques to meet environmental needs such as using coir based matting for bank stabilisation.

Skills

Maintenance skills we provide include:

• Hedge Laying
• Tree and Hedge Planting and Clearance
• Game Strips
• Dealing with Dangerous Trees
• Bank Erosion Management
• Ditch Clearance
• Fencing, Styles, Gates
• Construction – eg decks, viewpoints, hides