Devegetation Services - Maple Track Services

Maple Track Services is a trusted partner for rail devegetation projects across the UK. With extensive experience in live rail environments, our teams deliver precise vegetation management that enhances visibility, protects signalling systems, and ensures infrastructure longevity — all while preserving biodiversity.

Our Devegetation Capabilities

Vegetation clearance within 6 metres of the running rail
Rail embankment and lineside clearance
Overhead line clearance and crown lifting
Ecological survey coordination and protected species management
Emergency response vegetation clearance
Use of rail-mounted and low-impact equipment (Flail, Chipper)

Environmental Focus

Ecological Surveys

Every project begins with habitat assessments and species identification.

Wildlife Protection

We use exclusion zones, hand tools, and temporary corridors to protect bats, badgers, and other wildlife.

Minimal Disruption

Rolling clearance methodology to reduce trackside impact and downtime.

Equipment & Innovation

Our in-house fleet includes specialised rail-access equipment and machinery designed to work efficiently in confined, sensitive, and live-track environments.

Specialist Vehicles

Rail-access vehicles including Unimog and tracked equipment

Low Impact Tools

Flails, chippers and hand tools for sensitive areas

Safety First

All equipment maintained to Network Rail standards

Devegetation