Noll Countryside Services recently completed a hedge planting project aimed at establishing a 860 meter long native species hedge between two arable fields for our client. Our proposed solution not only aligns with the Country Stewardship Grant – BN11 standards but also prioritises resource efficiency and minimises the carbon footprint Read more…
Noll Countryside Services recently completed a project to address our client’s requirement for a deer-free environment and the exclusion of smaller burrowing animals, notably rabbits, from their field. Our approach involved meticulous planning and execution. We initiated the project by constructing robust corners, ensuring the structural integrity of the fencing. Read more…
The National Trust commissioned Noll Countryside Services to undertake the restoration of footpaths at one of Britain’s most renowned historical sites, Avebury. This site boasts the world’s largest megalithic stone circle and holds significance as both a tourist attraction and a place of religious importance for contemporary pagans. Constructed over Read more…
Noll Countryside Services tackled a challenge posed by our client: the existing concrete slope from the road to the stables was not ideal for horses due to its steepness and slippery surface. After conducting a site visit, our team recommended the creation of a horse track alongside the drive. Given Read more…
Our client wanted to plant trees in a field however normal tree guards would not prevent livestock damaging the young trees. We arrived on site and because the ground was soft we used our tracked fencing machine to transport the materials. The simple structure of round posts with stock netting Read more…
We were tasked with replacing 15 wooden stiles that were no longer fit for purpose with new galvanised kissing gates for Uffington Parish Council. This is one of a series of projects that the Council have supported to improve access to footpaths in and around Uffington. Noll Countryside Services Ltd Read more…
New paddocks for Bolsover Bill and Jet Of Dreams at Rhonehurst, Lambourn. Built by Kieran, Joey & Connor using a combination of treated posts, metal gates and fabric fencing for flexibility and safety. Happy Horses!
In this situation both the fence and the hedge were beyond salvage. We were asked to carefully remove the hedge and replace it with native species including blackthorn. We removed the hedge fencing, taking care not to leave any metal such as nails in the ground. We replaced the fence Read more…
As well as competing for grazing, rabbits also pose a great risk to both horses and their riders by digging burrows. A rabbit hole in the wrong place can cause a horse to trip and fall or break its leg meaning an end to its career or worse. For farmers, Read more…
Most fencing work is planned well ahead of time however just occasionally accidents do happen. In this case a car crashed through the post and rail fencing of a paddock. The horses could straight have strayed onto the main road. We were called in early Sunday morning and the job Read more…