FGS Pilcher Update

FGS Pilcher Intro

FGS Pilcher are experts in land drainage, earthworks, groundworks, construction and habitat management. We use specialist equipment to provide a bespoke service for our customers which include farmers and landowners, conservation organisations, utility companies, vineyards and more.

Wetland Creation

FGS Pilcher has recently undertaken a 91-acre wetland creation project for habitat enhancement on a site that is recognised as a special protection area (SPA) & Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Using our excavators and tracked dumpers we undertook works that included the creation of large scrapes, foot drains and bunding. These elements will facilitate the re-wetting of the grassland site. Hopefully the area will now truly thrive as a sanctuary for breeding and wintering wildfowl and waders, water voles, rare invertebrates and plants.

New Trencher

FGS Pilcher have recently taken delivery of our new selfpropelled Mastenbroek Trenching machine. The machine is fitted with dual speed motors to maximise torque across the digging chain speed range enabling trenches up to 2 meters deep to be dug in various soil conditions. The trencher is also fitted with onboard GPS which, combined with FGS Pilcher’s existing site surveying system, enables accurate installation of land drains, waters pipes and electrical ducting.

Vineyard Services

FGS Pilcher has undertaken land drainage and trackway installation and reinstatement for vineyards for many years but is now undertaking a wider variety of works for vineyard customers. We have recently completed the construction of parking areas and machinery washdown bays, as well as the erection of buildings and construction of reservoirs and lagoons. We have also installed rainwater harvesting systems and undertaken specialist works such as aerating.