Taiga Upland

2 days ago

Hill fencing is not for everyone!

Working in remote, tough environments across Scotland’s wild places takes a certain type of person. You have to be driven, enjoy the challenge and take pride in what you do.

Our fencing teams face those conditions every day. No matter the weather or the ground, they show up with a positive attitude and get on with the job.

What really stands out is the camaraderie. Strong friendships, shared challenges and a team that looks out for each other.

There’s a great mix across the teams as well. Experienced leaders alongside younger lads coming through with energy and enthusiasm. It’s a strong combination and one that’s pushing the business forward.

The future is bright for Taiga Upland, and it’s being built by this team.

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Taiga Upland

6 days ago

This is where we can add real value!

Projects often need more than one service to get the job done properly. Fencing, groundwork and everything in between. Managing multiple contractors can slow things down and make it harder to keep everything aligned.

At Taiga Upland, we bring it all together.

One contractor, multiple operations, one high-quality result.

This project to develop a new tree nursery for one of our long-term clients is a great example. High-spec deer and hare proof fencing combined with our groundwork team installing a hardstanding area.

Having everything delivered in-house means better efficiency, lower costs and a smooth transition between each stage of the job.

Our teams work together, understand each other’s roles and deliver a joined-up result from start to finish.

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Taiga Upland

1 week ago

The skill set we’ve built working across upland Scotland is proving to be a great fit for renewables and infrastructure projects!

On this windfarm site in Ayrshire, we’ve been carrying out peatland restoration works to support habitat restoration commitments.

The ground here was more straightforward than some of the extreme upland sites we work on, but the approach stays the same. Care, attention to detail and high standards throughout.

The work included drain blocking, wave damming, zippering and hag reprofiling. All focused on raising the water table, rewetting the area and improving biodiversity.

This is where our experience really comes into play. Working in sensitive environments, using the right equipment and delivering quality outcomes is just as important on renewables and infrastructure projects.

Another strong result delivered by a skilled and committed team.

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Taiga Upland

2 weeks ago

We often get asked whether deer fencing has an impact on birds?

It’s a good question, and one that is taken seriously on many of our projects. Bird marking is often included as part of the specification to make new fences more visible and reduce the risk of bird strikes.

In this case, our team is installing bamboo canes at 300 mm spacing along the fence line. It’s a simple but very effective way of improving visibility.

It might look straightforward, but this is a slow and detail-focused job. Getting the spacing right and keeping it consistent takes time, patience and a lot of care from the team.

We’ve also been improving how we do it. Threading the canes through the netting has always been part of the process, but we are now doing more of this to create a stronger fix. This means we can remove plastic cable ties altogether, reducing plastic use and improving the overall finish.

Small improvements like this help deliver a better environmental outcome while maintaining the quality of the fencing.

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