Case Study AI-Powered Invasive & Injurous Weed Survey Client : National Highways Location : Strategic Road Network, Areas 3 and 4 Services: VM-Ai | Vehicle-Based Surveys | Invasive Species Mapping Project Overview Direct Enviro Services was commissioned by National Highways to survey approximately 964 km of the Strategic Road Network across Areas 3 and 4,…
Case Study Ash Dieback Assessment & AI-Powered Tree Survey Client : National Highways (pilot project) The Challenge Managing trees alongside the strategic road network requires a careful balance between safety, network availability and environmental responsibility. Traditional ground-based tree surveys can be time-consuming and difficult where access is restricted by live traffic, embankments or dense vegetation.…
Case Study Deer Population Monitoring To protect coppice regeneration Client Requirements We were commissioned to support the monitoring of deer populations within a managed woodland. Sections of the woodland had recently undergone coppicing, leaving young regrowth highly susceptible to browsing damage. Unchecked deer activity posed a significant risk to the successful regeneration of coppice stock.…
Case Study VM-Ai Green Space Surveying Client: National Highways Overview Technology is transforming how highway green spaces are managed. Direct Enviro Services partnered with National Highways to deliver an innovative VM-Ai solution, combining specialist equipment with advanced digital modelling to improve efficiency, safety and compliance in vegetation surveying. Traditional surveying methods relied on manual inspections,…
Supporting the Search for Samba: Drone Technology in Action Direct Enviro Services deployed its specialist drone team to support the search for Samba, the young capybara who escaped from Marwell Zoo and captured national attention. A Rapid Response from Our Drone Team After reports confirmed that thermal drones were already being used in the search,…
We’re officially Cyber Essentials certified ✅ We’re proud to share that Direct Enviro Services is now Cyber Essentials certified! This government-backed accreditation shows that we’ve got strong systems in place to protect our data and keep our clients’ information safe. From secure firewalls to regular software updates, it proves our tech setup meets key UK…
Proud Kit Sponsors for Ashford Courtside FC U13s We’re delighted to announce that Direct Enviro Services are the proud sponsors of the brand-new match kit for Ashford Courtside FC Under 13s this season! ⚽👕 Supporting local teams is an important part of how we give back to the community. We’re passionate about encouraging young people…
Embracing AI Technology: Direct Enviro Services Hosts AI Innovation Day Direct Enviro Services was delighted to welcome selected guests to our Kent site for the highly anticipated AI Innovation Day. The event explored the exciting potential of artificial intelligence in nature and green space management, showcasing developments in verge management technology that address invasive species…
We’re proud to announce our partnership with the Young Lives Foundation — a Kent-based, award-winning children’s charity committed to creating safer communities where young people are supported, empowered and heard. At Direct Enviro Services, we’re always looking for ways to give back, and it was a privilege to contribute to the incredible work carried out…
At Direct Enviro Services, we’re proud to support our local community — and that includes helping Stone-in-Oxney Cricket Club look its best for the season ahead. Each year, our vegetation management team carries out roadside hedge cutting around the club grounds, creating a tidy and welcoming first impression for players and visitors alike. Located in…
