Specialist Services
Restoring Scotland’s peatland, without damaging it further.
Peatland restoration and habitat conservation works using our low ground pressure fleet, with a 100% recovery record.
Peatland Restoration
Peatland restoration demands machines that can work the ground without adding to the damage. Our LGP fleet and experienced operators deliver manual and mechanical peat dam construction, plastic pile dams, wooden dams, bunding and peat hag reprofiling for conservation bodies and land managers across Scotland.
We have worked with clients including NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, RSPB, Scottish Power, Falck Renewables and SSE on habitat restoration works across the country, and our low ground pressure fleet has an unbroken 100% machine recovery record on some of Scotland's most difficult, waterlogged ground.
Why choose Drumclog Plant
- ✓Manual and mechanical peat dam construction
- ✓Plastic pile dams, wooden dams and bunding
- ✓Peat hag reprofiling and re-vegetation
- ✓100% machine recovery record on sensitive ground
Peatland Restoration on site
How it works
Site assessment
We assess peat depth, hydrology and access before recommending a restoration method.
Restoration works
Grip blocking, dam construction or hag reprofiling using our LGP fleet, minimising ground disturbance.
Re-vegetation
Reinstating vegetation cover to stabilise the restored area.
Handover
Sign-off with the conservation body or land manager, with our machine recovery service on call throughout.
Peatland Restoration — frequently asked questions
What peatland restoration methods do you use?+
Manual and mechanical peat dam construction, plastic pile dams, wooden dams, bunding, and peat hag reprofiling with re-vegetation, chosen to suit the site.
Which organisations have you carried out peatland restoration for?+
We have delivered habitat restoration works for clients including NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, RSPB, Scottish Power, Falck Renewables and SSE.
Why use an LGP excavator for peatland work?+
Peatland is some of the most sensitive, waterlogged ground in Scotland. Our low ground pressure fleet spreads machine weight to minimise disturbance and avoid getting bogged, backed by our own 100% recovery record.