Tender: Rhododendron and Scrub Removal in Wild Purbeck – Forestry England South Forest District

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Forestry England is seeking a contractor for rhododendron and scrub removal within the Wild Purbeck area of the South Forest District. The work is part of Forestry England’s land management and habitat restoration programme to address invasive rhododendron, which suppresses native vegetation, reduces biodiversity, and impacts woodland regeneration and habitat condition. The contract requires seasonal vegetation clearance during the 2026/27 season, must commence from November 2026 to align with the seasonal operating window, and is limited to a six-month duration. The requirement is for an experienced contractor with trained personnel and specialist machinery and equipment capable of undertaking vegetation clearance safely and efficiently within woodland and environmentally sensitive sites.