Farmers are now eligible to apply for grants aimed at enhancing freshwater habitats. Thanks to the recently established Water Restoration Fund, local organisations can now submit proposals to secure financial assistance for initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall water environment. This fund has been established using proceeds from environmental fines and penalties imposed on water…
As the demand for clean energy continues to rise, the need for efficient and responsible infrastructure and maintenance increases. That’s where Heathcote Holdings steps in to offer a complete package for renewable energy farms in the UK. What services do we offer? Site Clearance: Before any construction begins, proper site preparation is essential. Skilled operators…
FGS Pilcher has been hard at work installing screw piles at a large renewable energy site in Kent. For those who don’t know, screw piling in a well established foundation technique used in a wide range of construction projects, from residential buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure. They are speedy and efficient to install, cause…
As part of Heathcote Holdings, FGS Pilcher benefits from having a close working relationship with other companies within the group. In a recent vineyard creation project, ground preparation, soil analysis and more were required which alongside our sister company, FGS Organics, we are able to provide fully in house. This collaboration led to 7.5 acres…
Case Study Dairy Infrastructure Upgrade Enhancing operational efficiency at Kent dairy farm Client: SE Lane & Partners, Kent The Brief FGS Pilcher undertook construction and enabling works to support the upgrade of dairy infrastructure at S.E. Lane & Partners, a working dairy farm in Kent. The project was part of a broader transition from smaller…
FGS Pilcher and our sister companies in the Heathcote Holdings group are pleased to announce that during our summer fundraising BBQ we were able to raise almost £3000 for the Kent, Sussex and Surrey Air Ambulance. This amount of money will provide enough aviation fuel for nine missions, equivalent to a whole day’s worth of…
Water management is a crucial aspect of sustainable development and protecting the environment. In recognition of this, the UK government has launched the Water Management Grant Round 2, aimed at supporting arable and horticultural businesses that are involved in managing water resources in England. You can apply for the grant if you’re an arable or…
Case Study North Kent Wetland Creation Delivering freshwater grazing habitat enhancement for solar park Client: Cleve Hill Solar Park, Kent The Brief FGS Pilcher was appointed to deliver a 91-acre wetland creation project at Graveney, Kent, forming part of the Landscape and Biodiversity Management Plan for the nationally significant Cleve Hill Solar Park development. Located…
Case Study Island Creation at Burrowes Pit, Dungeness Enhancing habitat provision while maintaining accessibility at visitor attraction Client: RSPB, Dungeness, Kent Overview FGS Pilcher were contracted by the RSPB to deliver an island creation project at Burrowes Pit, within the RSPB Dungeness reserve. As a well-visited public nature reserve, the site attracts birdwatchers and visitors…
We have undertaken a natural flood management project within ancient woodland along two tributaries to the river Beult, near Shadoxhurst, Kent. The works involved backfilling overly deepened channels, regrading them to create wider and shallower channels, whilst using trees felled from the site to create silt traps and natural barriers. These works helped to slow…
