Taiga Upland

23 hours ago

Forestry ground preparation has a bit of an image problem!

Ask most excavator operators what they think about it and you’ll probably hear something along the lines of: “too slow,” “too boring,” “how do you do that every day?”

It’s no secret that it’s tough work. Long days. Remote ground. Challenging terrain. And you’ve got to hit a high spec to meet contract standards. The knock-on effect? Fewer and fewer people are doing it.

But is that sustainable for the industry? And where does that leave forestry in five or ten years from now?

We think it’s time to shift the narrative.

This photo tells a different story. A young operator, ambitious, skilled, and well equipped — delivering quality restock mounding for Forestry and Land Scotland on a tough site. No shortcuts. No complaints. Just proper work done well.

Ground prep doesn’t need to be flashy. But it does deserve respect. And we want more people to see it for what it is — a skilled trade with serious purpose.

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Taiga Upland

3 days ago

Great to be back at Kinrara Estate as its new owners continue the woodland creation journey on this incredible stretch of Highland ground!

The track in is long, the mobilisation is a challenge — but the location is stunning and the work is worth it.

Our skilled ground prep operators are now delivering invert mounding across site — creating low-impact, high-quality planting positions to give the trees the best possible start in these conditions.

This job takes more than just a digger and a plan. It takes real skill and judgement. Every mound is a decision — based on vegetation, soil conditions, and ensuring strict compliance with Scottish Forestry guidelines.

It’s high-value work, playing a small but vital part in Scotland’s push toward greater woodland cover.

And if you’re an operator who wants to make that kind of difference — we’re always keen to hear from you.

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Taiga Upland

5 days ago

Winter made a short appearance last week, but it didn’t slow us down!

This brand new Develon DX140 arrived on site and went straight to work — part of a wider investment we’ve made this year in upgrading and expanding our excavator fleet.

Thanks to Gordons Construction Equipment for supplying a solid machine, once again. These are already proving popular with our operators — comfortable, capable, and built for the kind of work we do every day in Scotland’s uplands.

Even in the cold, good kit makes a difference.

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Taiga Upland

6 days ago

Another mobilisation underway this week — and this one is set to be one of the largest contracts we’ve taken on!

For us, mobilisation is all about logistics. Getting the right machines, the right people, and the right resources into the right places at exactly the right times. It doesn’t always go perfectly to plan — anyone who works in the uplands knows that — but we’ve got a team who are committed to doing things properly, supporting each other, and keeping the job moving.

Once everything’s on site, the real challenge begins: getting machines from the roadside to the work areas, tracking over long distances and into some tough ground.

And then the serious work starts.
Restoring degraded peat.
Protecting fragile habitats.
Bringing the hills back to life.

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Taiga Upland

1 week ago

Pushing on at Mar Lodge Estate near Braemar, continuing our work with our friends at the National Trust for Scotland!

After completing a stretch of upland deer fencing, our team has now moved down onto the lower ground to erect approximately 3km of offset electric fencing. This type of barrier is designed to be low impact, highly effective, and crucial for protecting regenerating Scots pine habitats across the estate.

The photos say it all — the team grafting hard, keeping morale high, and delivering quality work in challenging conditions. These teams are the backbone of Taiga Upland. Every day they head to the hill, bring their best, and help deliver real environmental impact.

Proud of the work. Proud of the partnership. Proud of the team.

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