Miscellaneous Services

Tree Valuation

Tree valuation reports using either Visual Amenity Valuation of Trees and Woodland (Helliwell) system or Council For Tree & Landscape Appraisers (CTLA) system.

Computerised Tree Shade Evaluation In Relation To Development Layout

The relevance of tree shadows in relation to new development is important to ensure that proposed recreational areas such as gardens and windows (on building elevations) will not be excessively shaded by adjacent trees. If these areas do become excessively shaded, the tree may become a target for pruning or even removal. By understanding the position and motion of tree shadows at an early stage in the planning process, such problems can be avoided.

Local Authorities receive a large number of requests to prune or remove protected trees due to sunlight interference. They can of course refuse the requests, but this may be overturned on appeal to the Secretary of State who may judge that the light loss is unreasonable and the tree should be removed. To avoid such problems arising local authorities should ensure at the planning stage that the issue of light interruption, both in the present and in the future has been considered.

Arboricultural Climbing, Rigging & Lowering Equipment Inspection

We are LOLER inspectors and offer thorough examination of Arboricultural equipment as required by the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations (LOLER) 1998.

Specialist Advice For Local Authorities And Large Organisations

We act as specialist Consultants for a number of local authorities providing consultancy support, Tree Preservation Order preparation and revision, assessment of Conservation areas and Tree Preservation Order applications.

We also provide consultancy services to large estates, landowners and public bodies.

Veteran And Ancient Tree Management

We provide advice regarding the correct management of veteran & ancient trees and also those trees which have potential to be retained as future veteran trees. We also undertake surveys using English Natures Specialist Survey method.