Client
BAM Construct UK on behalf of Folkestone & Hythe District Council
Scope
In 2022, Amet undertook a complex ecological de-vegetation and tree removal project for the Princes Parade Leisure Centre development in Hythe. This project was part of a broader community redevelopment initiative, involving the clearance of a 37-acre site adjacent to the historically significant Royal Military Canal.
- Deliver ecological de-vegetation and tree clearance as part of broader community redevelopment
- Navigate complex social factors and community concerns due to site’s historical importance
- Implement progressive practices like mechanical tree extraction and robotic vegetation removal
Innovative and efficient practices
Environmental stewardship and adaptability
Community conscious approach
Amet’s tailored solution
Amet successfully balanced ecology and efficiency at Hythe. Using innovative methods, we cleared the site with minimal environmental impact, earning praise from the client and ecologist.
- 3-stage ecological clearance with watching brief for badgers, reptiles and nesting birds
- Assisted with badger relocation and habitat creation
- Tree removal for biomass production – 200 tonnes produced for clean energy
- 2.4km of boundary fencing installed
- Used robotic machinery and fully mechanised tree removal
- Assisted with invasive weed species management
- Multiple work phases around seasonal/ecological restrictions