History
Brockwells Forestry Ltd undertake forestry works for electricity supply utilities, entailing cutting trees and vegetation in the vicinity of overhead electricity supply cables and subsequent storage on site of mature timber or disposal of all vegetation in a safe and controlled manner.
The works are carried out in a wide variety of locations including, but not limited to, farmland, domestic gardens, public highways, public pathways and industrial facilities. The work is carried out by skilled, trained and competent individuals working in groups of not less than two and usually three or more at the work site.
Period |
Client |
Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 to 1994 | Southern Electric plc | Having formed in Brockwells Forestry worked with Southern Electric using skilled staff from Eastern Electric plc, Southern Electric plc, British Rail and numerous local authorities. |
| 1994 to 1999 | Seeboard and Eastern plc | From 1994 to 1999 our main client was Seeboard plc where we had the line clearing contract. as well as several clearance contracts with Eastern plc. |
| 1999 to 2009 | Seeboard and EDF Energy | The award of the Vegetation Management Contract for Seeboard (EDF Energy) covering all power lines up to 132kV, included a 24 hour call emergency service. |
| 2009 to present | EDF Energy | Brockwells Forestry are currently working on a six year contract awarded in 2009 by EDF Energy involving vegetation clearance across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. |
Qualifications
- British Standard 3998:1989
- ESQC and environmental regulations
- Engineering Recommendations G/55/1 Tree Working in Proximity of Overhead Electric Lines
- Landowner and local authorities In accordance with AFAG safety guides and HSE guidance
Our Mission:
Brockwells Forestry Ltd mission is to grow a sustainable business, becoming the power line vegetation clearance contractor of choice throughout the UK and Europe. We strive for technological, social and environmental excellence in all our activities.