Environmentally Friendly Approaches To Site Clearance
Whilst undertaking any type of clearance, whether this is an office, your home, or an outdoor space, considering the impact on the environment should always be at the forefront of your mind. Unfortunately, a lot of waste still ends up in landfills, especially if not monitored during site clearances. A lot of materials that can be recycled can end up in these places when they should be recycled and reused instead.
Here at GMCB Ltd, we are able to offer our customers land clearances to restore sites to their former glory and maintain the aesthetics in an environmentally friendly manner. We have put together this guide to environmentally friendly approaches that can be taken to site clearance, and why they are important.
Why Do Environmentally Friendly Methods Matter?
Being environmentally friendly when it comes to land clearance is increasingly important. The benefits to the environment itself and the world can easily be seen. Firstly there is the conservation of natural resources. Preserving the quality of the soil during a site clearance ensures it remains suitable for future use, and using sustainable methods can help prevent water pollution and protect ecosystems.
Site clearances often disrupt habitats for plants and animals, but using environmentally friendly methods will reduce the impact on local wildlife, preserving and clearing the land of waste without destroying the biodiversity.
Being environmentally friendly also means reducing waste, and separating recyclable materials to reduce landfill use. Everything from concrete to timber can be recycled, with most bio-waste taken during a land clearance can be recycled into something new.
You’ll also minimise your carbon footprint through sustainable site clearances. This will include using eco-friendly equipment and low-emission vehicles to reduce pollutants. As well as this, mulching on-site rather than transporting waste off-site to do this can help to lower carbon significantly.
Finally, sustainable site clearances can help to support long-term sustainability goals. This can include making sure a site is damaged as little as possible during a clearance so it is suitable for future projects. They also help to promote a circular economy, where resources are reused and waste is minimised
GMCB Site Clearance Options
Here at GMCB Ltd, we carry out site and land clearance services for clients throughout Scotland. Our services are designed to help you control dense vegetation, clear large areas of unwanted wildlife, and ensure general site clearance.
Our full list of services includes:
● Site Clearance Services
● Land Clearance Services
● Grounds Maintenance
● Forestry Mulching Services
● Vegetation Management & Removal
● Excavator Mulching
● Mulching Contractor
● Gorse Clearance
● Gorse Clearing Contractor
● Hire Operator with Flailbot
● Hire Operator with Robocut
● Hire Operator with Roboflail
● Hire Operator with Green Climber
● Hire Operation with Remote Control Mower
● Green Waste Shredding
● Roadside Hedge Cutting
● Stump Grinding
● Wind Turbine Grounds Maintenance
● Solar Farm Grounds Maintenance
Now let's go into a bit more detail about some of the key services we’ve mentioned above.
Vegetation Management
We strive to create sustainable, aesthetically pleasing environments with our vegetation management services. Our vegetation clearance experts work to help maintain ecological balance in both urban and rural environments, working to control and remove various invasive plant species such as giant hogweed, rhododendron and bramble.
In terms of vegetation management, we can identify, control and remove invasive species, as well as clear overgrown vegetation to make room for new growth. We also provide habitat restoration, reviving and maintaining the natural balance in your surroundings to create a healthier ecosystem and promote biodiversity.
Finally, we offer consultancy services to assess your specific needs, helping to develop long-term plans and guidance on best practices for yourself to utilise or for us to provide using an ongoing maintenance program.
Gorse Clearance
Gorse can prove a significant problem for landowners, with its unchecked growth having effects on the surrounding ecosystem. Dealing with gorse will help reduce the risk of fire, as gorse is a highly flammable vegetation.
Gorse clearance will also preserve biodiversity, providing space for other wildlife in the space that is cleared. It is also known for its rapid spread, so working with a professional site clearance specialist will ensure that you are not faced with this issue.
Working with GMCB Ltd will give you access to our fixed-tooth remote-control forestry mulcher, which allows us to shred gorse to below ground level without the need for manual labour and reach even the most inaccessible areas of your ground.
Forest Mulching
With our state-of-the-art forestry mulchers, we are able to tackle thick vegetation and trees, reducing them to environmentally friendly wood chips. We are experts in making this process as safe and as environmentally friendly as possible, using specialised equipment to eliminate the need for hazardous tree surgeries.
Mulching offers significant benefits for soil health and quality. The wood chips produced during our site clearances act as a natural mulch layer which reduces erosion, retains moisture and suppresses weed growth. Our mulching services include fixed-tooth forestry mulchers to handle thick vegetation and trees, clearing hazardous environments, clearing land for development projects and environmental restoration.
Machine & Operator Hire
As well as our range of services, we are able to offer various flail decks, forestry mulchers, remote control mowers, stump grinders, tree shears and hedge-cutting power arms for hire. They can be hired out with a fully qualified operator on a daily basis.
Weed Killing
To help with vegetation clearance on your site, we also offer commercial weed killing services. This consists of tailored weed control programs designed to combat your specific problem, whether this is giant hogweed, mare’s tail, ragwort or any other invasive species.
Wildflower Meadow Management
As well as simply clearing sites, we are able to provide management services to ensure success. This includes wildflower meadow management. These can take a while to establish and the first year of management is key, which is why GMCB Ltd are here to help.
We can work with you to make sure your meadow is a success, this includes cutting the meadow regularly, removing cuttings, pulling up undesirable plants and controlling the growth.
Contact Us With Your Land Clearance Needs
Now that you’ve found out more about environmentally friendly approaches to site clearances, work with GMCB Ltd to benefit from our professional and sustainable solutions. We can offer you a bespoke range of services, designed to tackle your specific problems in the most sustainable way possible.
If you would like a free quote, feel free to get in touch with us today to start your environmentally friendly site clearance journey.
