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Welcome to Ecological Land Maintenance, an experienced grounds maintenance company based in Sheffield, serving Barnsley and the surrounding areas of South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, including Kirklees, Wakefield, Chesterfield, and the Hope Valley. I offer a variety of landscaping services, creating outdoor spaces that complement natural ecosystems and support local wildlife, with a speciality in soft landscaping. From grounds maintenance to pond maintenance, tree pruning and hedgelaying, I ensure the increase of biodiversity in your outdoor space.
When you need a wildlife gardener, get in touch for more information about my services and to arrange a complimentary, no-obligation quote that you can rely on. I tailor all my solutions to your property, using organic and traditional techniques.
All my grounds maintenance services, whether pond creation or deadwood management, are carried out with great care to enhance your outdoor space and support local biodiversity, wildlife and sustainability. My landscaping business operates as a sole trader, with over 14 years of experience, equipping me with the knowledge and skills to deliver tailored grounds maintenance services that are both tidy and functional. I specialise in soft landscaping, including hedge and tree planting, and use reclaimed materials where feasible. For your complete peace of mind, I also hold public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
My services cover:
Whether undertaking routine pond maintenance, hedge maintenance, or rewilding and habitat creation, I provide competitive pricing and operate efficiently to minimise disruptions.
I also provide bespoke tutoring sessions covering my full range of landscaping and ecological land management services, with options for hands-on guidance or theoretical learning. My tutoring expertise is supported by a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, alongside over five years of teaching experience—including three years teaching Countryside Management in further education and apprenticeship settings, working with organisations such as the National Trust, Environment Agency, Natural England, RSPB, and the River Stewardship Company.
Reviews (from Woodland Management introductory course for the Land Trust in Autumn 2025):
Ecological Land Maintenance is your local, award-winning, sole trader business with over 14 years of experience, serving Barnsley and the surrounding areas of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, Kirklees, and Wakefield. For high-value or high-profile contracts, I can also consider properties in nearby areas.
As an experienced wildlife gardener with a BSc in Zoology (2011), Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Environmental Conservation (2014–2015), and vocational credentials including chainsaw operations up to CS39. My career spans both practical and educational roles, having run Land Maintenance Limited until 2018, before working as a cover supervisor and supply teacher in secondary schools (2019–2021).
I then worked as a Countryside Management Lecturer (2021–2023) and Apprenticeship Tutor (2023–2024), achieving a PGCE qualification in 2024 before establishing Ecological Land Maintenance.
My landscaping company’s commitment to quality is shown through awards like the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark (2025) and my experience tutoring Countryside Management apprentices for various organisations, including the National Trust, Environment Agency, Natural England, RSPB, and the River Stewardship Company.
My work is centred on ethics, emphasising reliability, clear communication, transparency, sustainability, and biodiversity. I work with clients to provide honest advice, tailored solutions, and transparent pricing.
All grounds maintenance, pond maintenance, tree pruning and hedgelaying services are carried out in-house, using organic and often traditional techniques such as scythe mowing and drystone walling. This approach ensures all work is both environmentally responsible and aligned with my goal of achieving net-zero emissions. avoiding unnecessary chemical use and focusing on native planting and habitat creation.
When you need an experienced wildlife gardener, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ecological Land Maintenance for all your grounds maintenance needs and other services, where I offer a complimentary, no-obligation quote.
