Erosion Control

Lowther Forestry Group delivers expert erosion control services to protect land, waterways and infrastructure across the United Kingdom. We install tailored, site-specific solutions that stabilise banks, slopes and coastal margins while enhancing habitat and biodiversity.

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What We Deliver

Our erosion control services include revetments, rock armour, coir rolls, geotextile systems, vegetated bioengineering, live willow systems, silt control measures, bank and slope stabilisation, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance programmes. Our multidisciplinary teams assess soil, hydrology and land use to implement long-term, low-maintenance solutions that balance engineering performance with ecological sensitivity.

We operate in challenging locations using specialist access methods and equipment, including ultra-low ground pressure plant for sensitive or waterlogged ground. This capability allows us to deliver in environments where conventional machinery cannot reach, ensuring effective results regardless of site conditions.

We coordinate with landowners, councils and developers to meet regulatory requirements and deliver resilient outcomes on schedule. All work is carried out under strict health and safety and environmental stewardship controls. We prioritise locally sourced, sustainable materials and nature-based solutions to reduce environmental impact, and provide monitoring plans to ensure performance through seasonal cycles and extreme weather events.

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NHSS 18A, 18B
and 18C Accredited

Fully accredited under the National Highway Sector Scheme for landscaping and arboricultural works, ensuring compliance and quality across all grounds maintenance operations.
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Specialist Plant for
Every Terrain

Metrac mountain tractors, ultra-low ground pressure tracked equipment, amphibious plant and robotic mowers allow our teams to operate safely on steep, waterlogged and sensitive ground.
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Long-Term Framework
Partnerships

Continuous approved supplier to a major UK water utility since 1980, and primary supplier to a national government agency under a multi-year regional framework.

Proven Delivery Across Decades of Partnership

Our grounds maintenance work is built on long-term framework relationships with some of the largest infrastructure and environmental organisations in the UK. We deliver both programmed maintenance schedules and responsive works, drawing on a proven track record developed over more than four decades. From routine grass cutting across large asset estates to specialist vegetation management in ecologically sensitive environments, our teams bring the experience, equipment and consistency that framework clients require.

Trusted By Main Contractors, Utilities and Public Bodies

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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Environment Agency North Hub Framework

Lowther were named as primary supplier to the Environment Agency within the North Hub region in April 2018, delivering routine maintenance, vegetation management and pest control works across Cumbria and Lancashire on a five-year framework.…

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Testimonials

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Great service for firewood - good quality logs.

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Jim White

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Top class people to deal with. Tash in head office is great. Contracts manager Tom is a great lad. Done a lot of business with them over the years, always first class.

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Nationally recognised accreditations

NHSS 18A, 18B and 18C accredited for landscaping and arboricultural works. Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

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Five Offices Across the UK

Our grounds maintenance teams and specialist plant are deployed from regional offices in Penrith, Castleford, Runcorn, Milton Keynes and the West Midlands. Each office supports locally based crews equipped to work on steep, waterlogged and ecologically sensitive terrain, providing responsive coverage across England and Wales.

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Common Questions About Erosion Control

What erosion control methods do you use?
We use a range of techniques tailored to site conditions, including rock armour, revetments, coir rolls, geotextile systems, vegetated bioengineering and live willow installations. Our teams assess soil type, hydrology and land use before recommending the most effective and sustainable approach for each project.
Can you work on riverbanks and waterside sites?
Yes. Riverbank stabilisation is a core part of our erosion control service. We work on rivers, streams, lakes and coastal margins, using techniques such as coir rolls, rock armour and bioengineering to restore and protect banks while maintaining or improving habitat value. All work near watercourses is carried out in compliance with environmental regulations.
Do you use bioengineering techniques?
Bioengineering is central to our approach where conditions allow. We install live willow structures, vegetated coir systems and native planting schemes that provide long-term, self-sustaining erosion protection. These methods work with natural processes to stabilise ground, filter runoff and support biodiversity recovery.
What about access to difficult or remote sites?
We regularly deliver erosion control in locations with restricted or challenging access. Our fleet includes ultra-low ground pressure plant designed for sensitive, waterlogged or steep terrain. We plan access routes carefully to minimise ground disturbance and can mobilise specialist equipment to reach sites that conventional machinery cannot.
Do you provide ongoing monitoring after the work is completed?
Yes. We offer monitoring and maintenance programmes tailored to each site. These include scheduled inspections to assess performance through seasonal changes and after extreme weather events, with remedial work carried out promptly if required. Monitoring plans help ensure the long-term effectiveness of the installed solutions.