Pine Marten Den Box
Pine Marten Den Box
The Nestbox Company
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- Designed to provide an artificial breeding site for pine martens.
- Based on Vincent Wildlife Trust specification.
- Den chamber size is similar to natural den sites.
- Box has good thermal properties and provides a safe, warm, dry marten box.
- Manufactured from FSC Certified exterior plywood.
Our pine marten boxes can be used to provide artificial breeding sites where natural sites (such as tree cavities) are rare or absent. Den boxes have proved to be a successful conservation tool in Scotland with boxes occupied year after year. Pine martens have been found to use den boxes to:
- Raise young in spring/summer
- Shelter from bad weather
- Rest in during the day
- Stay safe from predation (foxes) above ground level
The key features of our den box design are:
- Den chamber size is similar to natural den sites
- Good thermal insulation from the use of thick timber and boarding
- Reduced rain/snow penetration: close fitting panels (precision machined in our workshop) with entrance holes at base and roof with edging.
- Reduced heat losses from convection: snug fitting panels and entrance hole arrangement reduces airflow, particularly around den chamber.
This is a proven design based on the VWT Den Box, which we have optimised for precision manufacture using the specialist equipment in our workshops. Constructed from 18mm precision cut from 18mm FSC Certified exterior grade plywood with 2 strong battens to the back of the box for mounting, this is a box designed to last.
Specification
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Materials |
FSC Certified Exterior Grade Plywood with FSC Certified Softwood Batten |
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Construction |
Panels stapled together with surface sunk staples. |
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Finish |
Non-toxic water based stain and preservative |
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Dimensions |
Overall height: 57cm, Overall width: 56cm, Overall Depth: 27cm, |
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Weight |
14kg |
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Fixing |
Battens on back of box |
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Downloadable Data Sheets (if applicable)
Product Specific Delivery Details
Product Specific Delivery Details
This product ships direct from our partner, The Nestbox Company. Most products will be made to order.
For single boxes <2kg we tend to use Royal Mail 48hr Tracked service. Most other orders are shipped with DHL with the exception of barn owl boxes. The barn owl boxes are sent with Parcelforce.
For large bulk orders and the large colony bat boxes they will likely be sent on a pallet.
Currently, this item can only be delivered within the UK.
Delivery Costs
Based on the value of The Nestbox Company products to England, Wales, and Scotland
- Up to £0.99: Free Shipping
- From £1.00 to £7.50: £1.50
- From £7.51 to £16.00: £4.50
- From £16.01 to £33.00: £6.50
- From £33.01 to £66.00: £8.50
- From £66.01 to £500.00: £12.50
- From £500.01 upwards: £24.00
For delivery to any other country please contact us to arrange a quote.
In partnership with The Nestbox Company
nature first since 1996
We aim for our boxes to provide the best accommodation for wildlife and our primary concern with all our products is that they should be designed appropriately for their target species.
Our boxes replicate as far as possible the conditions which are found in natural nest and roost sites.
designed by experts
Before we design any box we consider the requirements of the proposed inhabitants through reviews of published studies and consultation with experts in their field.
Combined with our experience of designing and manufacturing boxes and customer feedback we produce what we hope are boxes which offer the best accommodation for wildlife.
During the development of our products we are grateful to have received input of various kinds from many sources including, amongst others, the RSPB, the Barn Owl Trust, the University of Warwick, ZSL London Zoo, Staffordshire University, the Bat Conservation Trust, Aston University, the People's Trust for Endangered Species, Coventry University and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
made in britain
We started making nest boxes in 1996 based in a shed in Herefordshire. Since then, we’ve grown in size to become one of the largest producers of roost, nest, and wildlife boxes in the UK.
The Nestbox Company is run by father and sons; Peter, Tristan and Damian.
We manufacture our products in our own rural workshops, and combine modern production technology, with traditional hand finishing.
