Tender: Undercliffs NNR Humble Glades Holm Oak Felling and Timber Removal – Axmouth to Lyme Regis

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Natural England is seeking a contractor to safely fell and remove all spray-marked trees in the Humble Glades area of the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs NNR. The work covers approximately 80 medium-size trees (about 40m3 of timber, though actual numbers may be higher), predominantly Holm Oak (around 90%) with a small number of Turkey Oak and Pine. Contractors must fell and process the timber, burn the majority of felled timber on site following Natural England’s instructions on fire locations and number of firesites, and treat all cut stumps with a Glyphosate-based herbicide to prevent regrowth. The worksite is remote—a 20–30 minute walk from the nearest vehicle access—and the terrain is steep, uneven and sometimes difficult. Contractors must hold and submit relevant chainsaw, herbicide and first aid certification for felling and processing medium-size trees (380mm to 760mm / up to twice bar length), wear appropriate PPE at all times, not work alone, and provide a copy of public liability insurance. A site visit is required prior to tendering unless already familiar (arrange with Natural England at [email protected]) and a thorough risk assessment must be drawn up and agreed with Natural England before work starts.