Services
Fencing
Agricultural, Livestock and Estate Fencing.
Woodland Management
Felling, Windblown Tree removal, tree planting, deer fencing, tree safety surveys, coppicing and other woodland management services.
Habitat Management Restoration
Hanley Contractors have experience in wildflower meadow creation, scrub clearance, heathland management, hedgelaying, planting and much more.
Invasive Species
Targeted species control via knap sack and weed wiping.
Public Rights of Way & countryside furniture
Path maintenance and clearance, construction of steps, stiles, boardwalks and bridges.
Conservation Grazing
Working with native breed livestock for a symbiotic relationship to benefit nature and soil health.
About
Hanley Contracting is owned and run by Ben Hanley, with a unique set of skills specialising in not only land & Habitat Management, but also Conservation Grazing & Regenerative Farming.
Ben has worked in the land management sector for fifteen years as Senior Reserve Manager & Countryside Ranger, working with organisations including Dorset County Council, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, & Natural England.
Farming since 2012. Ben focuses on conservation grazing and is currently the Farm Manager for Cherry Lodge Farm, owned by Natural England and home to Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve.
Accreditations
We are fully insured, Lantra and City & Guilds Qualified and are experienced in completing complex tender requirements.
Testimonials
"Ben really understands the principles of conservation grazing and what is required to plan bale grazing in practice. His knowledge and attention to detail are impressive."
Victoria Nye, Cadenham Farm
"Ben has worked very professionally on our dream of turning a dull area of grass outside our house into a wildflower meadow: grass cut and bailed, some sheep introduced and managed, then ground scarified and sown with seed specifically suited to our soil. We look forward to the Spring, followed by Ben managing for us an ongoing annual routine of flower meadow followed by sheep."
Joy & Peter, Cormayles
"Fast to repond, reliable, and professional - Hanley Contracting is the best choice for land management. Ben's attention to detail is unmatched."
David Brown