Environmental contractors

Based in Hertfordshire, in close proximity to the hub of the motorway network, we provide landscape and environmental solutions throughout the UK.

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Maydencroft Limited -New ArbAC, The Arb Magazine, Spring 2013

Maydencroft Limited congratulated for receiving Arb Association Accreditation.

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Attachments are king, Earthmovers, October 2012

David Barnes writes on Maydencroft Limited's fleet of specialist plant and machinery.

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Wewlyn Hatfield Council Buys Water for Jubilee Fountain, BBC online, 3rd June 2012

Maydencroft prepare the Coronation Fountain for the Queen's diamond Jubilee.

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Welwyn Garden City water fountain to flow for Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Welwyn Hatfield Times, 1st June 2012

Maydencroft prepare the Coronation Fountain for the Queen's diamond Jubilee.

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Maydencroft Rural Limited, CLA Land and Business, April 2012

MAN POWER-Tom Williams' business has become one of the biggest rural employers in the region.

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Anniversary Gardens in Welwyn Garden City have a make-over

The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Helen Bromley has been instrumental in organising the make-over of the Anniversary Gardens in Welwyn Garden City centre, ready for the celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with the help of our very own Chris Baker. 

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Police organise 'Barn Meeting' near Hitchin to tackle rural crime, Hitchin People, 28th March 2012

Maydencroft provides the venue for the police to host a barn meeting to tackle issues regarding rural crime.

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Stevenage Digs Wildlife, Wildlife Matters, January 2012, P.6

Paul Beatty, one of our project leaders, joins Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, Groundwork Hertfordshire, Stevenage Borough Council and Tesco doing volunteer work to improve wildlife habitats at Fairlands Valley Park.

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Ellenbrook Fields Country Park, St. Albans City and District Council, 31st May 2011

Promotion of Ellenbrook Fields, constructed and maintained by Maydencroft Rural.
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Ellenbrook Fields, a 400 acre woodland park on the former aerodrome site in Hatfield is now open

The web page of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's website promoting Ellenbrook Fields, constructed and maintained by Maydencroft Rural.

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Goodman promoting their site in Hatfield, constructed and maintained by Maydencroft Rural

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Prehistoric trees being planted in Hatfield, Welwyn Hatfield Times, 7th April 2011

Maydencroft Rural were involved in the tree planting ceremony of three very rare Wollemi Pines from Australia as part of the improvement works to Hatfield Town Park. 

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Revamped Volvo has a new application, Truck Trader, 17th March 2011

Maydencroft Rural invest in a new tree shear for their Volvo EC140BLC excavator.

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Ellenbrook Fields Country Park now open, Herts Advertiser, 3rd February 2011

Promotion of Ellenbrook Fields, constructed and maintained by Maydencroft Rural.

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New bridge paves the way for schoolchildren’s journey, Herts Advertiser, November 4th 2010, P.5

Maydencroft Rural has constructed a new footbridge in Park Street over the River Ver.

"School children in St Albans will be able to walk to school in safety, whatever the weather, thanks to a replacement footbridge over the River Ver."

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Improvements to Mardley Heath, Welwyn Hatfield Life, Autumn 2010

Maydencroft Rural has constructed new footpaths and installed new signage across Mardley Heath Local Nature Reserve.

Cllr Colin Couch, executive member for environment, said: “The works will greatly improve accessibility to Mardley Heath.

“It’s fascinating learning about the biodiversity in the area, and by sign posting and creating information boards, it really opens up the space for visitors to learn more.”

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Maydencroft Land Advisory, British Farmer and Grower, October 2010

Set in the rolling countryside of northern Hertfordshire at Maydencroft Manor, Maydencroft Land Advisory offers a range of services throughout the UK, working to match the requirements of the land owner or manager with sustainable delivery of Agri-Environment Schemes and other land based projects.

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New public allotments in Welwyn Garden City town centre, Welwyn Hatfield Times, June 2010

Maydencroft Rural converted two public flower beds in Wigmores South and turned them into vegetable gardens for Welwyn Hatfield Council, to honour the town's founder Ebenezer Howard’s two core values: self sufficiency and healthy living.

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Cash Boost For Welwyn Hatfield Nature Reserve, Welwyn Hatfield Times, June 2010

"Mardley Heath, near Woolmer Green, will benefit from improved accessibility, better signage and new circular walks, thanks to the £33,787 which has been given to the Countryside Management Service, which manages the site on behalf of Welwyn Hatfield Council."

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Ickleford botanic burial ground opens, The Comet, 17th May 2010

Maydencroft Rural constructed a new burial ground for the village of Ickleford, near Hitchin.

Colin Thurstance, chairman of the Ickleford Burial Ground Trust said: "It is the largest project Ickleford Parish Council has ever taken on and it has worked extremely well. The villagers are over the moon."  

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Stockings Lane Path Works, Britsh Horse Society Magazine, January & February 2010, P.6

Maydencroft Rural praised for upgrading a section of Bridleway at a heavily reduced price.

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Stockings Lane Path Works, Britsh Horse Society Magazine, January & February 2010, P.69

Maydencroft Rural praised for upgrading a section of Bridleway at a heavily reduced price.

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New entrance gates in Balls Wood, Wildlife Matters, Autumn 2009, P.1

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust celebrating the purchase of their wood in front of our new entrance gates.  

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North Hertfordshire District Council awards framework tree contract, Horticulture Week, 27th November 2009

North Hertfordshire District Council has appointed Maydencroft Rural as one of the four firms for it's framework tree maintenance contract.

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Residents invited to bridlepath opening, Borehamwood and Elstree Times, 27th October 2009

A feature on the work we have done constructing a 1.5-kilometre stretch of pathway from Borehamwood to Shenley and London Colney.

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Ickleford Burial Ground, The Comet, November 5th 2009, P.1

A front page article featuring our project to construct the new burial ground in Ickleford village.

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The 'official opening' of Marley Road allotment garden, August 2009

Helen Sharpe of Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council opening a new allotment garden following our creation of it during the previous month.
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Opening of Cheshunt Park, Hertfordshire Mercury, April 2009

Following a Heriatge Lottery Grant, of which we have done much of the work. Cllr Lyn White cuts the ribbon.

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The Alban Way of Life, Welwyn Hatfield Life, Spring 2009, P.8

A feature on the work we had done on the Alban Way.

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Amwell Nature Reserve, Natural World, Spring 2009, P.23

'A grand day out'
Feature on our work at Amwell Nature Reserve

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A Boardwalk on the Wild Side, Wildlife Matters, Spring 2009, P.4

A feature on the Dragonfly Trail at Amwell Nature Reserve

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New Signs for Welwyn Wood, St. Albans and Hatfield Review, November 2008

Roche General Manager John Melville and Deputy Mayor of Welwyn Hatfield Councillor Kim Morris cut a ribbon at Campus West in Welwyn Garden City.

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Chris Packs 'em in, Wildlife Matters, Autumn 2008, P.4

Chris Packham officially opens Amwell's Dragonfly Trail.

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Secretary of State visits Amwell NR, Wildlife Matters, Autumn 2008, P.2

Hilary Benn MP opens our boardwalk at Amwell Nature Reserve

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Cabinet Minister Praises Nature Reserve, Hertfordshire Mercury, June 2008

Hilary Benn MP opens our boardwalk at Amwell Nature Reserve

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Coming to a Common Near You, CMS News, May 2007

The return of grazing to some of Hertfordshire's commons.

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