Taiga Upland

3 days ago

A new forest-to-bog restoration site for Forestry and Land Scotland is now up and running!

This one has a bit of history behind it. Parts of the site were used for trial planting back in the 1960s, pushing Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine up to higher elevations to see how they would perform.

It might not have been a long-term success, but it’s an interesting part of the landscape and now forms part of the restoration work.

Our first job is mulching and removing that vegetation before moving into the main phase of restoring the hydrology across the site.

These projects are always a mix of understanding what’s been done in the past and carefully working towards restoring the natural systems on the ground.

Operating at altitude adds another layer of challenge, but it’s exactly the kind of work our team is used to.

Taiga Upland doing what it does best. Practical solutions in demanding upland environments.

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Taiga Upland

4 days ago

Peatland restoration looks impressive when you see it on the ground!

Machines working, teams out on site and progress being made across large areas. It’s the part of the job most people notice.

But the real focus is always on the outcome.

For us, for our clients and for the environment, it’s about restoring the peatland properly. Raising the water table, slowing water movement and covering exposed peat so the site can recover and function as it should.

These are complex projects that need a mix of mechanised work and skilled handwork to get the right result across the whole site.

When it’s done properly, the benefits are long term. Improved habitat, better water management and carbon locked safely back into the ground.

That’s what really matters.

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Taiga Upland

7 days ago

The right planting position is a huge part of successful woodland creation!

Forestry ground preparation has to be adaptable because no two sites are ever quite the same. Densities, techniques and preferences can all change from compartment to compartment, and on the large-scale projects we work on, there can be major differences in vegetation and ground conditions across the same site.

That’s where experience matters.

Good operators know how to read the ground, adjust their approach and still deliver the right result to the required standard. It’s not just about making mounds. It’s about preparing the site properly for planting and giving the new woodland the best possible start.

With experienced operators, good kit and strong data capture, we’re able to deliver forestry ground prep to a high standard across complex sites.

Happy operators, great kit and well-managed information. The building blocks of a great new woodland.

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Taiga Upland

1 week 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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