Advanced Solutions forAquatic Restoration &

Vegetation Management

www.ebsford.co.uk

Tel: 01924 802190

Watercourses, Riversand Canals, Lakes and Ponds

Utilities, Flood Defence &Regeneration Developments

www.ebsford.co.uk

Advanced Solutions forAquatic Restoration &Vegetation Management

VegetationManagement

• Our ethos is to provide sustainable solutions to our clients, using innovative techniques and low impact machinery.

• Leading the way with de-silting technology, using Truxor amphibious plant and passive accelerated de-watering systems.

• Pioneers of new methodologies in the field of Japanese knotweed treatment including the Enviroscreen 20:20, the only Japanese knotweed processing technology capable of precision onsite screening of contaminated soil to avoid unnecessary landfill.

• Working throughout the UK on sensitive (SSSI) and complex projects for wide ranging clients including National Parks, Heritage Organisations, Construction and Development, Utilities, Regulatory Bodies and Local Authorities.

• With NEBOSH and SMSTS qualified staff Ebsford are experienced in the safe conducting of civils in/on or near water, including the management of rapidly changing water levels, temporary diverting channel flows and working with cold, deep or contaminated water.

Utilities, Flood Defence &Regeneration Developments

Utilities

Services to AMP5 Framework Contractors,Agencies, Local Authorities and FrameworkContractors

• Civils In/On/Near Water• Asset De-silting• Asset Restoration & Improvements

Flood Defence

Services to Local Authorities, Agencies & Framework Contractors

• Civils In/On/Near Water• Dredging & De-silting• River Restoration & Realignment• Rock Armour • Soft/Bio Erosion Control• Groynes & Beach Norishment• Drainage Ditch & Culvert Clearance

Regeneration Developments

Removing Vegetation & Silt to EnableSustainable Regeneration Developments

• Urban Canal Developments• Public Open Space Regeneration• Marina & Harbour Developments• Integrating Removed Silt Onsite• Efficient Maintenance Solutions

Watercourses, Rivers and Canals, Lakes and Ponds

Lakes & Ponds

Cost Effective Lake & Pond Restoration

• Lake & Pond Restoration & Development • Dredging & De-silting• Efficient Maintenance Solutions• Integrating Removed Silt Onsite• Establishing Native Aquatic Plants

Canals

Cost Effective Canal Restoration &Maintenance

• Canal Restoration & Development• Dredging & De-silting• Efficient Maintenance Solutions• Integrating Removed Silt Onsite

Rivers

Safe & Environmentally Sensitive River Restoration

• River Restoration & Realignment• Dredging & De-silting• Soft/Bio Erosion Control• Asset Restoration & Improvements

Coastal

Safe & Environmentally Sensitive Coastal Protection

• Civils In/On/Near Water• Dredging & De-silting• Rock Armour • Groynes & Beach Nourishment• Soft/Bio Erosion Control

www.ebsford.co.uk

Traditional methods of Japaneseknotweed eradication

Traditional methods of eradication

• Herbicidal treatment • Onsite burial • Mechanical Screening• Reduced Excavation & Disposal

Eradication of Common

Non-Native species

• Giant Hogweed• Himalayan Balsam• Rhododendron• Buddleia• Giant Knotweed

Site Clearance, De-weeding

Channels & Tree works

• Site Clearance• Tree works• De-weeding

INNSA

Ebsford are founder members of theInvasive Non-Native Specialists Association(INNSA) www.innsa.org, and hold strategicEnvironment Agency permits specificallyrelating to sediment management, landspreading and onsite screening ofcontaminated soil to avoid landfill.

Japanese knotweed screening

Japanese knotweed screening

• Typically 50% of the cost of Dig and Dump

• Quick eradication • Sustainable solution, can be used

for BREEAM credits• Rhizome can be managed on site

giving 0% waste removal• Holders of WAMITAB qualifications

and EA environmental permits

Large Scale Screening > 2,000m3

• Requires large area, typically > 1000m2• Subject to approval from Environment

Agency and deployment of Environmental permit

• Gives three grades of material which can be re-engineered into site

• Suitable on granular and medium sand/clay ground

• Typical quantities range from 750-1000m3 per week

Enviroscreen 20-20 < 2000m3

• Portable and mobile solution, can work in areas < 500m2

• Requires approval but no license deployment required

• Gives three grades of material which can be re-engineered into site

• Suitable for granular material only, cannot be used in clay soils

• Typical quantities range from 400-600m3 per week

www.ebsford.co.uk

Head OfficeThe Kennels, The Nostell Estate, Nostell,

Wakefield WF4 1AB

South West Ebsford House, Quarry Lane, Bridestowe,

Okehampton, Exeter, EX20 4QE

Midlands Oak Tree Barn, The Green, Shutford,

Oxfordshire OX15 6PJ

01924 802190www.ebsford.co.uk

info@ebsford.co.uk