About Net Zero North
What We Do
Engineering with nature
Focused on adding value, Net Zero North has been at the forefront of peatland and moorland restoration, delivering sensitive interventions on nationally and internationally important ecological sites. These include:
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest
- Special Protected Areas
- Special Areas of Conservation
The Net Zero North team have also successfully delivered peatland restoration projects for Caledonian Climate Partners Limited, Crichton Carbon Centre, Kier Green Investments Ltd, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, Moors for the Future Partnership and the Yorkshire Peat Partnership.
The team have delivered outstanding examples of rural conservation a 220-hectare peatland restoration project in Bewcastle, Cumbria for Ridge Carbon Capture (Ridge Graham 2 project), works of which included:
- Regrading of peat haggs and steeper sided gullies
- Blocking gullies and drainage grips with peat, coir or stone dams
- Revegetation of bare peat
Fleet
Net Zero North operates a modern fleet of specialist plant tailored for upland and remote landscapes. Our equipment is carefully selected to maximise performance, ensure safety, and protect sensitive environments. The operational fleet includes four low ground pressure excavators: two Hitachi ZX85USB-6 Bogmasters and two Case CX85D Bogmasters, each weighing between 8 and 8.5 tonnes. These machines are equipped with bespoke bog tracks engineered for steep gradients, wet ground, and fragile terrain. To further minimise ground disturbance, each excavator is supported by a dedicated set of bog mats.
Meet The Team
Stuart Evans
Stuart co-founded Net Zero North and is one of the UK’s most experienced peatland restoration practitioners. With over 30 years of practical experience in rural conservation, he has led the design and delivery of projects that have restored tens of thousands of hectares of degraded peatlands, woodlands, and wetlands across the UK. Stuart’s proven delivery track record in bog environments reflects his expert knowledge of peatland ecosystems, advanced restoration techniques, and peatland science, making him uniquely qualified to lead complex restoration projects with ecological sensitivity and precision.
Robert Gait
Robert co-founded Net Zero North with Stuart and leads on project design and restoration monitoring. He has a diverse range of technical skills and knowledge gained from planning, designing and delivering rural conservation projects across the UK. Robert has developed drone technology to enable Net Zero North to map large areas of peatland quickly leading to the development of restoration plans for Clients.
Rachel Evans
Rachel is the Office Manager for Net Zero North. She is responsible for all finance, HR and organisational related activities to support the smooth running of the Company. Rachel also aids in the continual improvement of the Company’s quality system processes.
Jack Reynard
Jack is a skilled rural conservation operative with extensive experience across the full range of services delivered by Net Zero North. He specialises in peatland restoration techniques including wave dam and zipping, hag and gully reprofiling, surface bunding and drain blocking. Jack is also proficient in manual restoration methods, such as sphagnum planting. He actively promotes site safety and supports the development of the Company’s GIS capabilities.