Critical National Infrastructure

Managing tree and vegetation risk across our nation’s critical infrastructure networks.

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What we can offer

We work closely alongside private and public sector clients to manage trees and other vegetation surrounding critical national infrastructure to help avoid disruption, minimise cost, ensure safety, and facilitate upgrades or expansion.

All our work is delivered by our own teams, using our in-house plant and equipment fleet, making our ability to deliver on time and to scope second to none.

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Highways

We are NHSS18 approved with a proven track record of delivering a range of highway works. Our fleet is particularly well equipped for roadside work with long reach excavators and a highway approved crane-fed whole tree chipper.

Our work for highways clients includes:

  • Preventative maintenance
  • Emergency callouts
  • Mechanised site clearance
  • Roadside tree removal
  • Ash Dieback clearance
  • Verge mowing, hedge trimming and weed control

Rail

Our PTS-qualified team have over a decade of experience delivering both maintenance and major project work for rail clients. We can deliver a variety of off-track vegetation management services, utilising mechanised and manual methods, often in combination.

Our work for rail clients includes:

  • Ongoing maintenance and reactive works
  • Lineside aerial tree works
  • Mechanised tree removal

Utilities

Our UA-qualified team, including UA Level 5 Surveyors, have a +15 years of experience in vegetation management surrounding utility infrastructure, both high and low voltage, and are authorised to work for Distribution Network Operators and other providers. Our specialist plant and equipment mean we can implement innovative approaches to maximise our output, whilst always ensuring safety.

Our work for utilities clients includes:

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Mechanised clearance during shutdowns
  • Utility surveys
  • Mulching

Waterways

Our specialist arborists and machine operators have extensive experience of applying their skillset near, or on watercourses, aimed at both flood alleviation and habitat improvement and creation. Much of our water-based work takes place in complex sites with restricted access, and we are well placed to implement innovative manual and mechanised solutions to meet any specification.

Our work for waterways clients includes:

  • Removing significant blockages and hazardous trees
  • In channel clearance
  • Routine maintenance
  • Invasive species management
  • Emergency callouts

Why Heartwood?

We pride ourselves on providing reliable, quality and safe tree and forestry solutions, whatever the location, size or scope of your project.

Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor

Emergency callouts

Free site visit and assessment

100% natural waste recycled

National coverage

£20,000,000 Employers Liability Insurance

In-house delivery

£10,000,000 Public Liability Insurance

Comprehensive mechanised asset base

£1,000,000 Professional Indemnity Insurance

Get in touch with us to discuss your project

With a national service across the UK, whatever the size or scope of the support you need, our experienced team are here to help.

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See what we can do

View all Case Studies

Roadside Dangerous Tree Removal and Forestry Harvesting for a Major Landowner

Conduct thinning and harvesting of ~2,500tns of Ash, including removal of all roadside trees and vegetation on a road running through the woodland.

Large Scots Pine Takedown for Housing Developer

Safely and efficiently remove a large and dangerous dead tree in the rear garden of a residential property.

Street Tree Maintenance Contract for a Local Authority

Conduct daily highways tree maintenance works to maintain the tree population and reduce tree / vegetation-related risk on the network.

Other Sectors

We offer our services across a range of sectors. Explore how we can support you