Tree planting and compensatory afforestation

Tree Planting and Compensatory Afforestation

Tree planting is one of the most effective ways to improve landscapes, restore habitats, and support long term environmental performance on both private and public sites. We deliver planned, practical planting projects that suit local conditions, project timelines, and ongoing maintenance needs. Whether you are enhancing a development site, restoring a damaged area, or meeting a planning condition, our team manages the work safely and professionally from initial survey through to establishment care.

Compensatory afforestation is required when trees or woodland are removed or when regulations specify replacement planting. We help clients meet these obligations with clear documentation, quality planting stock, and a plan designed to survive and thrive. Our service is suitable for homeowners, landowners, developers, utilities, and organisations that need reliable delivery and evidence of compliance.

What We Provide

Site assessment and planting design

Every successful project starts with understanding the site. We assess soil type, drainage, exposure, access, existing vegetation, and constraints such as overhead lines or underground services. Based on the findings, we propose species and planting patterns that match your goals, whether that is screening, biodiversity, amenity value, or woodland creation. If your wider project includes landscape design services, we can align tree planting with paths, boundaries, and future land use.

We prioritise appropriate native and climate resilient species where suitable, and we plan for spacing, eventual canopy size, and root development. We can also integrate hedgerows, shelterbelts, and mixed structure planting to improve survival rates and ecological value.

Ground preparation and planting works

Good establishment depends on correct preparation. We carry out vegetation clearance when needed, soil conditioning, and planting pit preparation to reduce compaction and improve rooting. Our crews plant bare root, container grown, and larger standard trees depending on the specification and season. Where required we install supports, shelters, guards, and mulch to protect young trees from wind, drought, and browsing.

• Woodland and block planting
• Street and amenity tree planting
• Hedgerow planting and gap filling
• Orchard planting for community or private sites
• Riparian planting and habitat enhancement where appropriate

Aftercare and establishment

Planting is only the start. We offer structured aftercare including watering plans, weed control, mulch top ups, and replacement of failures where agreed. This helps projects meet survival targets and keeps sites looking orderly. Clients who already use garden maintenance services can combine routine upkeep with tree establishment to simplify scheduling and accountability.

Compensatory Afforestation for Planning and Compliance

When compensatory planting is required, timing and documentation matter. We support you through the practical steps needed to demonstrate that planting has been completed to the required standard and location. We work from your planning conditions, method statements, or ecological recommendations, and we can collaborate with your consultant or site manager to fit the programme of works.

Our compensatory afforestation service can include mapping, planting schedules, species lists, and records of stock sizes and quantities. We also plan for maintenance access and long term viability so that the planting is not only compliant on day one, but still successful years later.

• Review of requirements and constraints
• On site verification and setting out
• Procurement of suitable trees and materials
• Implementation with safe working practices
• Evidence pack on request, such as photos and planting logs

How the Process Works

1. Initial consultation to understand your objectives, site context, and any planning or compensation requirements.
2. Site visit to assess conditions, access, and risks, and to confirm the best approach for preparation and planting.
3. Proposal with recommended species, quantities, layout, and a programme for planting and aftercare.
4. Delivery of groundworks, planting, protection measures, and tidy completion of the work area.
5. Aftercare with agreed visits for inspections, weed management, and replacements if included.

If your project also involves broader outdoor works such as boundaries, lawn areas, or planting beds, we can coordinate with professional landscaping services to keep the site consistent and reduce disruption.

Why Clients Choose Us

• Practical expertise in selecting species and methods that match real site conditions.
• Reliable delivery with clear scheduling and respectful site management.
• Quality materials sourced to suit the specification and season.
• Safety focused work with careful attention to access, services, and public areas.
• Long term thinking through aftercare planning that supports strong establishment.

To discuss your tree planting or compensatory afforestation requirements, contact us with your site location, target dates, and any planning conditions, and we will prepare a clear plan for successful planting and ongoing establishment.