Trees mark the paths we take in more ways than one: traditionally used as markers when seeking direction, they also have roots in people’s lives, whether it’s a poplar used as a natural climbing frame, the willow in a wedding photograph or an oak planted in...
Each autumn, trees across the Northern Hemisphere turn various shades of brown, orange, yellow - and even a regal purple - while in the Northern Tropics trees shed their leaves at the start of the dry season (October-March) - but why do trees lose their leaves -...
It might look pretty, but getting rid of Japanese knotweed can be an ugly business. Since it’s introduction to the UK in the mid-19th Century as an ornamental plant, the question of how to treat Japanese Knotweed has been one leaving gardeners in a tangle. A Japanese...
The common rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia), sometimes known as a mountain ash in the UK is one of many deciduous trees (sometimes also found as a shrub). It has silvery, smooth bark, pinnate (feathery) foliage and dense clusters of blossoms, which develop into...
Those who work in construction, demolition, design or renovation will be more than familiar with the BS5837 survey, but what exactly is it? The British Standard for trees in relation to construction was updated in 2012 and is required by a local planning council...
When a tree survey is carried out – regardless of its reasoning – there will always be a limit to its validity. The same is true for domestic and commercial building surveyors, but why? People who carry out surveys, no matter the industry, will be responsible for the...
If you are planning to buy a house and a bank tells you that it requires a tree survey to be performed before they provide you with a mortgage, you may be asking yourself: “Why would I need a tree survey?! All I want is a mortgage!” Or you are planning to build an...
While many people may have heard the term tree surgeon, arborist, or arboricultural consultant in relation to trees, very few actually know what the job entails. In this blog we’re asking what is an arborist? How is an Arborist different to a Tree Surgeon or an...
As wonderful as trees can be, over the course of their lives they can be party to numerous afflictions such as diseases, rot, infestations and many more. If caught in time, many of these issues can be solved by a qualified tree surgeon. Unfortunately, it isn’t always...
While land has become more expensive than ever before, urban development is also continuing an upward trajectory. Unfortunately, this refers not only to brown field sites, but also to green field sites where the expansion of cities and conurbations have led to local...