Kier and TerrAffix embark on new partnership to decarbonise roadside vegetation clearance
In a UK first, the RSK Group company TerrAffix, is embarking on a feasibility study with Kier to look at how vegetation removed from highways projects can be reused on site to make significant cuts to carbon. Biochar is created through the process of pyrolysis when organic materials are turned into solid carbon under high […]
TfL more than doubles roadside area to be managed as wildflower verges following successful trials
TfL has more than doubled the roadside area to be managed as wildflower verges following successful trials, it has reported. An additional 74,000 square metres of wildflower verges takes the total across London to almost 130,000 square metres, equivalent to 18 football pitches Wildflower verges encourage biodiversity and help wildflowers thrive, which can lead to greater amounts […]
Forests continue to grow around the UK thanks to National Highways invetments
Yorkshire’s forests continue to flourish with the creation of new green corridors, helping to build homes for wildlife as National Highways celebrates Nature Week. Yorkshire’s forests continue to flourish with the creation of new green corridors, helping to build homes for wildlife as National Highways celebrates Nature Week. Future generations will be able to watch […]
National Highways commits to a greener future across its road network as it launches Nature Week
Timed to mark UN Biodiversity Day this week, the government’s strategic roads operator is highlighting nature focused work by the company and partners around the country. It comes as National Highways unveils ambitious plans to deliver a more sustainable road network that not only connects the country but also protects and enhances the environment over […]
National Highways transforms its land and verges alongside M4
National Highways has said it is working towards transforming its verges and land alongside the M4 in Wiltshire and the A46 near Bath to improve habitats for bees, butterflies…and otters. Areas of wild and unproductive vegetation are being removed from the roadsides and re-seeded with native grasses and wildflowers over the coming weeks to create […]
Boost for highway biodiversity and cutting use of weedkillers set for discussion by councillors in Norfolk
The locations of five new roadside nature recovery study areas in Norfolj, set to be a blueprint for new reserves and nature and wildlife friendly verge management across the county, have been revealed. Sites near Taverham, Wells-next-the-Sea, King’s Lynn, Heacham and Flitcham will be considered by councillors next week as part of plans to increase […]
Green mapping project delivered by Manchester Metropolitan University set to boost roadside biodiversity
A highly detailed map of the habitats found alongside England’s busiest roads will be produced for the first time under plans to boost biodiversity. Manchester Metropolitan University has been commissioned to develop a new mapping system which will make it easier for National Highways, the government-owned company responsible for motorways and major A roads in England, to […]
National Highways helps bring ‘Capability Brown’ pool back to its former glory
A wildlife haven in Herefordshire managed by the National Trust has been restored to its former glory thanks to funding from National Highways. The restoration work of the 16-acre pool at Berrington Hall, near Leominster in Herefordshire, started in autumn last year and finished in February this year. The conservation work included careful woodland management […]
National Highways and The Wildlife Trusts announce biodiversity boost across South West
National Highways and The Wildlife Trusts have joined forces to launch a new £6 million Network for Nature programme that will improve habitats across the South West of England benefitting people, nature and wildlife. The projects will help create, restore and connect places for wildflowers, trees and wildlife, where the environment has been impacted by […]
The potential of verges is explored to help tackle biodiversity
An innovative, joint project is exploring the potential for grass verges to become important havens for wildflowers, insects and pollinators to help tackle the biodiversity crisis. The three-year pilot scheme is being spearheaded by a partnership of West Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority. The research will focus on the potential […]
