utilities & landscaping division

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1 utilities & landscaping division Maintaining the present, shaping the future

2 introduction Our Utilities and Landscaping Division is a dynamic and expanding part of Scottish Woodlands. Over the last 5 years the Division has entered new markets such as Adoption and Factoring of Landscape sites for private developers, and consolidated and diversified in existing markets, for example in Railway work we have added access steps and Level Crossing Maintenance to our Services Portfolio. The Division has three main current spheres of activity Link-Up approved Railway-related vegetation management, tree works, fencing and minor Civils works, Level Crossing Maintenance and tarmacing. Landscaping and grounds establishment maintenance for private housing and commercial developers hard and soft landscaping, SUDS Ponds, and Playparks. Vegetation management, tree works, ground clearance and other services for Electricity industry customers where Achilles Verify accreditation is required. The various skilled and experienced Managers within the Division have a range of skills that mean that we often combine our strengths to also offer other products and services, such as Local Authority and Domestic tree works, surveys and Arboriculture. Specialist security fencing, bespoke timber fencing, compounds and shelters. Woodland and Greenspace Consultancy, including design, recommendations and Site Agency works. We underpin our work with Safety, Environmental and Quality at the heart of our philosophy. Our Integrated Management system includes external accreditation to ISO 9000 and 14001, and in addition our Railway and Electrical operations are accredited to OHSAS for Health and Safety. Our staff are trained in the application of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), and we have a list of approved subcontractors who hold relevant competencies and certifications including CSCS, CIS Taxation Registration, PTS for Railway operations, and Electrical Awareness and NPTC qualifications for Powerline operations. Please see the detailed descriptions of our services and illustrated examples of our work on the pages overleaf. If you require any further information please contact us using the contact details on the rear cover.

3 our services Facilities and Infrastructure Management Graffiti Removal Road Lining and Car Parks Vermin Control Treatment of Invasive Weeds Waste Disposal Vegetation Management Railway Works Utility Arboriculture Roadside and Domestic Tree Surgery Grounds Maintenance Site Clearance We have a skilled direct labour squad based at our Perth Depot who are trained in tree surgery and vegetation management, and can also supplement our contractor supply-chain on fencing and infrastructure works.

4 Minor Civils Footpath, Timber Bridge and Access Steps Construction Level Crossing Maintenance and Renewal Entrances and Tarmacing Hard Landscaping and Repairs Our minor Civils works capability now extends to level-crossing refurbishment. At Balnacra, above, we replaced the Cattle grids, resurfaced the road and renewed the fencing and signage. The before and after shots (left) show how our white-lining trailer makes a lasting and quality finish on traffic boxes and road-lining. We also undertake carpark resurfacing and lining, and public bellmouths and other hard landscaping works.

5 our services Landscaping Planning, Design and Approval Full Implementation Term Maintenance including Adoption or Factoring Services Surveys and Reports Specialist Services Playpark Management SUDS Scheme Management Show Home Gardens Wooden Landscape Features Ponds Fencing All types of Security Fencing Agricultural Fences to Grant-aid Specifications Commercial and Domestic Amenity Fences - Timber Designs Acoustic Barriers Railway Fences Our landscape team in Edinburgh has won NHBC and other awards for its innovative design and build solutions for private developer showhomes. We also undertake bespoke garden solutions for private clients.

6 contacts Forest/Estate Management and Contracting Timber Harvesting and Marketing Forestry Investment and Property Acquisition Renewable Energy Forest Certification and Digital Mapping Utilities Vegetation Management, Fencing and Minor Civils Landscaping, Arboriculture and Grounds Contracting Utilities Main Depot, Central & South Scotland, North England Almondgrove Place, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth PH1 3TR Phone: Fax: Utilities, North East & Highland Scotland Speyside Office, Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9BJ Phone: Fax: Landscaping, Scotland & North England 2 Roddinglaw Court, Roddinglaw Business Park, Roddinglaw Road, Roddinglaw, Edinburgh EH12 9DB Phone: Fax: [email protected] Head Office: Research Park, Riccarton, Edinburgh EH14 4AP Tel: Fax: accreditations PENDING Link-up ID st Edition - February 2010