13/05/2026
I knew I hadn’t posted anything on this page for a while and looking back, it was January and we are now in May….. where is the year going?!
We have been working away across a variety of projects, some of which will be uploaded here in due course.
One recent project we were involved in was at the Seaton Park wetlands in Aberdeen.
Following a prolonged period without active management, the wetlands at Seaton Park, Aberdeen, had become heavily overgrown with bullrushes (reeds), resulting in a number of environmental issues across the site.
Whilst reeds form part of a natural wetland environment, unmanaged growth can become highly invasive. Spreading through extensive rhizome systems, the vegetation had begun dominating the habitat, crowding out other plant species, reducing biodiversity, and restricting the natural movement and circulation of water throughout the wetlands.
The overgrowth had also contributed to significant sediment build-up, blocked drainage channels feeding the wetland system, and an accumulation of decaying vegetation. In turn, this was accelerating the transition of open water areas into marshland and contributing to poor water quality and unpleasant odours across the site.
In advance of the bird nesting season, a programme of selective excavation and vegetation management works was undertaken. A substantial quantity of reeds and associated root structures were removed in order to restore open water areas, improve water flow, and rebalance the habitat.
Careful consideration was given to ecological requirements throughout the works, with selected areas intentionally left undisturbed to preserve shelter, nesting opportunities, and biodiversity within the wetland environment.
The results were immediate, with open water areas beginning to re-establish and wildlife activity increasing shortly after completion of the works. Follow-up inspections have confirmed a significant improvement in the overall condition of the wetlands, including the removal of odour issues and the continued return of wetland wildlife to the restored habitat.
The new ducklings certainly seem to approve.
