Invaluable ground condition information for developers

Peat coring has been used by Wardell Armstrong Archaeology on a number of projects, employing the necessary specialists to undertake all such work.

Analysis of deep peat layers can be beneficial to developers whose ground breaking activities may impact on these layers and who also need to be informed regarding ground conditions prior to foundation design or development.

Particular relevance for wind farms

As peat is of often found in upland contexts this is of particular value to developers engaged in the construction of windfarms.

Information on the depth of peat deposits can be provided and, in the case of peatland restoration projects such as the Yorkshire Peat Partnership, can offer options for the alteration of restoration work to take into account new information provided by rapid peat coring survey.

Rapid surveys have been utilised in Cumbria and Northumberland to inform planners, local authorities and developers regarding depths and preservation levels of peat deposits.

A variety of techniques are utilised, from hand turned augers to mini-rigs to investigate peat deposits.