Grounds Maintenance and Vegetation Management

Lowther Forestry provides grounds maintenance and vegetation management services across the United Kingdom. With over 46 years of experience and long-standing partnerships with government agencies, utility providers and local authorities, we deliver reliable, programmed maintenance and responsive works across a wide range of landscapes and environments.

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Our grounds maintenance teams operate from five regional offices, supported by a specialist fleet that includes Metrac mountain tractors, robomowers, hydroseeding units and ultra-low ground pressure plant for sensitive, steep or waterlogged terrain. This capability allows us to work safely and effectively in locations that conventional equipment cannot access.

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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.

Waterway and vegetation clearance by Lowther Forestry
Grass cutting and vegetation management by Lowther Forestry

Trusted By Main Contractors, Utilities and Public Bodies

Selected Projects

A selection of our grounds maintenance and vegetation management projects across the UK.
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Grass cutting and vegetation management by Lowther Forestry

Environment Agency North Hub Framework

Lowther were named as a primary supplier to the Environment Agency to deliver works across three regional hubs: Cumbria & Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Cheshire and Yorkshire in 2024. Delivering routine vegetation management (both in…

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Testimonials

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Thanks so much for going the extra mile to keep our roads safe. Your commitment to excellence really shows. Keep up the fantastic work.

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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 regional offices sit in Penrith (Cumbria, head office), Castleford (Yorkshire and the North East), Runcorn (North West), Milton Keynes (South and East) and the West Midlands. Tree surveying and Advanced Tree Assessments are run from our Penrith team and travel nationally. Project teams come from the office closest to your site.

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Common Questions About Our Grounds Maintenance Services

What is the difference between programmed and reactive grounds maintenance?
Programmed maintenance follows a scheduled cycle agreed with the client, covering routine tasks such as grass cutting, hedge trimming and waterway vegetation management at set intervals throughout the year. Reactive maintenance covers unplanned or urgent works, such as storm damage clearance, emergency access restoration or vegetation encroachment that requires immediate attention. We deliver both under long-term framework agreements.
What specialist plant do you use for grounds maintenance?
Our fleet includes Metrac mountain tractors for steep gradients, ultra-low ground pressure tracked equipment for waterlogged or sensitive ground, amphibious plant for in-channel and reedbed work, and robotic mowers for areas that are difficult to access with conventional machinery. All equipment is regularly maintained and operated by trained, certified personnel.
Do you hold framework agreements with public sector organisations?
Yes. We have held continuous approved supplier status with a major UK water utility since 1980 and serve as primary supplier to a national government agency under a multi-year regional framework. These long-standing relationships reflect the consistency and reliability of our delivery over more than four decades.
What does NHSS 18 accreditation cover?
NHSS 18A, 18B and 18C cover landscaping and arboricultural works on or adjacent to the highway network. Holding all three schemes demonstrates that our teams are trained, audited and competent to carry out grounds maintenance works safely in highway and infrastructure environments. We also hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
What areas of the UK do your grounds maintenance teams cover?
We operate from five regional offices in Penrith, Castleford, Runcorn, Milton Keynes and the West Midlands. This network gives us responsive coverage across England and Wales, with locally based teams and specialist plant available for deployment to sites of all sizes and terrain types.