HS2 Screen Planting

Recently completed planting to screen the new HS2 development.

A former client of ours has recently been forced to move house and garden due to the fact that the HS2 train line is due to pass through their kitchen! The reality of the certainty of the route alignment means that, if the route is close to your house rather that actually running through it, now is the time to plant screening trees and shrubs. The photo above shows a screening belt recently planted for another one of our clients.  It has both evergreen and deciduous species including Field maple, Evergreen Oak, Hawthorn, Holly and Hazel. This planting will grow and will provide a complete screen in about 10 years’ time against the new rail line, while enhancing the view for many others and adding a valuable wildlife corridor linking local habitats.

If you are affected by HS2 and would like to discuss the possibility of screening with planting do get in touch with Nicholsons. We can advise on species and location for screening and we also supply screen plants and have an efficient planting and aftercare service to ensure the best establishment of your investment.

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Reducing the visual impact of HS2

Whilst we have yet to hear whether or not the proposed High Speed line from London to Birmingham is going to go ahead, some people who live along the preferred route are beginning to prepare for the worst - but hoping for the best.

Nicholsons have planted some 500 native trees with associated hedging and fencing to help reduce the visual impact of any future High Speed rail line and construction work at Butlers Cross in the Aylesbury Vale. The plantation builds off an existing hedgerow, thickening it, and in keeping with the landscape of the Chilterns.

Sensitive and well considered planting of trees and hedgerows offer a great long-term landscaping solution for many situations, especially for medium to long distance views. Whether these trees and shrubs will ever be used to block a view over a high speed rail line - we don't know, but they will already be contributing to the local landscape and wildlife.