Rhododendron Removal

Mechanical Control and Habitat Recovery

 

Rhododendron ponticum is a non-native invasive species that thrives aggressively in the Scottish climate. Its dense foliage shades out native plants, severely disrupting woodland habitats and making access and land management extremely difficult. Left unchecked, the plant’s rapid spread causes serious, negative ecological impact.

 

Swift, Mechanical Root Removal

Stag Infrastructure specialises in the swift, mechanical eradication of Rhododendron, offering a highly effective and safer alternative to manual cutting. We utilise varied sizes of excavators with specialised attachments to tackle infestations of any scale.

Total Extraction: We employ grab attachments to efficiently pull the entire Rhododendron plant, including the root mass, out of the ground.

Reduced Regrowth: Removing the root severely stunts future regrowth, making follow-up treatment far less costly and easier to manage.

Safety & Efficiency: The use of excavators eliminates the risks associated with hand-cutting, as these plants are notoriously dangerous to tackle with chainsaws. The extracted material is then safely burned or chipped on-site.

 

Mulching and Site Preparation

For rapid clearance and ground preparation, we also offer mechanical mulching services. Our excavators can be fitted with mechanical mulchers capable of quickly turning dense shrub (such as gorse and rhododendron) and small trees into fine chip. This method is ideal for general ground clearance, the creation and maintenance of woodland pathways, and the rapid establishment of firebreaks.