Vegetation along the railways, if left unmanaged, can obstruct signals, damage overhead lines, reduce visibility for train drivers, and even lead to serious safety hazards such as track obstructions or fires. Our experienced teams are fully qualified and equipped to carry out planned and reactive vegetation clearance to the highest industry standards.

Our rail vegetation services include:

• Tree and shrub clearance

• Mechanical flailing and strimming

• Emergency storm damage response

• Lineside maintenance and weed control

• Tree risk assessments and surveys

• Habitat and environmental protection compliance

• Vegetation control around signals, signage, and overhead line equipment (OLE)

We operate in close coordination with Network Rail and other rail contractors, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to rail services. All our operatives are fully trained in rail safety (PTS-certified) and our practices are environmentally conscious and compliant with all relevant legislation.

Whether it’s routine maintenance or emergency response, AFG Group delivers dependable vegetation management solutions tailored to the unique demands of the rail industry.

Uncontrolled vegetation growth around utility assets can pose serious risks – including power outages, fire hazards, limited site access, and damage to infrastructure. Our qualified teams work to maintain clearances, protect assets, and support uninterrupted service delivery.

Our utility vegetation services include:

• Clearance of trees, shrubs, and overgrowth around utility sites and assets

• Vegetation control around overhead power lines and underground services

• Site access and visibility maintenance

• Emergency response for storm damage or asset protection

• Regular maintenance and one-off clearance works

• Environmental and ecological compliance (including nesting bird checks and protected species considerations)

We work closely with DNOs, water companies, telecoms providers, and utility contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible vegetation solutions. All operatives are fully trained and certified to work within high-risk utility environments, with strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Whether it’s planned maintenance or urgent clearance, AFG Group delivers dependable vegetation management tailored to the needs of the utility industry.

Fencing

Effective vegetation control is essential for maintaining healthy forests, preventing the spread of invasive species, and reducing the risk of wildfires. Whether it’s large-scale clearance, selective thinning, or maintaining access routes, we provide safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible services.

Our forestry vegetation services include:

• Tree felling and selective thinning

• Brash and undergrowth clearance

• Ride and path maintenance

• Fire break creation and maintenance

• Invasive species control (e.g. rhododendron, bracken)

• Replanting preparation and habitat protection

• Storm damage response and fallen tree removal

We work in partnership with landowners, forestry contractors, local authorities, and environmental agencies to deliver reliable, high-quality results. All work is carried out in line with UK forestry standards, using modern equipment and trained, fully insured operatives.

Effective fencing is critical to safeguarding the rail and utility infrastructure – helping to prevent unauthorised access, deter vandalism and theft, ensure public safety, and maintain regulatory compliance. At AFG Group, we deliver high-quality fencing solutions designed to protect assets and support uninterrupted operations.

Our rail and utility fencing services include:

• Supply and installation of security, stock, post & rail, and palisade fencing

• Temporary and permanent fencing for substations, compounds, and critical infrastructure

• Boundary demarcation and asset protection

• Emergency repair works and responsive call-outs

• Site clearance, preparation, and groundworks

• Gates, access control, and anti-climb measures

• Environmental considerations and protected habitat avoidance

We work in partnership with DNOs, water authorities, telecoms providers, and principal contractors and support the rail infrastructure to deliver secure, efficient, and standards-compliant fencing solutions. All installations are carried out by qualified operatives trained for high-risk utility environments, with full adherence to health, safety, and environmental legislation.