Delivered in collaboration with Natural England

We were proud to deliver a technically complex peatland restoration scheme at Foresters Field, part of the historic Chat Moss lowland raised bog. Former horticultural turf production had fragmented the peat and disrupted its natural hydrology. Working closely with Natural England, we implemented targeted interventions to restore water retention and support long-term peatland recovery.

Key Works Delivered

• Deep Trench Bunding: Excavated and backfilled trenches to reduce subsurface drainage, tailored to the site’s topography.

• Surface Bund Construction: Shaped bunds to retain water efficiently while blending naturally into the landscape.

• Shallow Scrapes: Peat sustainably sourced on-site to minimise disturbance and create borrow pits for bund formation.

• Boundary Ditches: Installed perimeter ditches to manage surplus water, controlling off-site discharge and reducing flood risk.

This project restores degraded peatland, re-establishing natural hydrological function and delivering long-term benefits for carbon storage, biodiversity, and climate resilience.