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Tree-care advice, in plain English.
Straightforward guidance on the questions we're asked most — from protected trees to pruning and wildlife.
Planning · 5 min read
Tree surveys for planning applications: a plain-English guide
Why councils ask for tree surveys, what BS 5837:2012 covers, and how root protection areas shape what you can build near trees.
Tree health · 5 min read
Signs a tree may be unhealthy — and when to get it checked
Fungal brackets, dieback, cracks and leaning: the warning signs worth looking for, and when to ask an arborist to inspect a tree.
Wildlife · 4 min read
Nesting birds, bats and tree work: what the law says
How bird nesting season and bat protection affect tree and hedge work, the signs we look for, and why timing matters.
Tree health · 4 min read
When is tree removal really necessary?
The situations where removing a tree is the right call, the alternatives worth considering first, and why replanting matters.
Pruning · 4 min read
Crown reduction, thinning and lifting explained
The three most common pruning operations, what each one achieves, and how to choose the right one for your tree and garden.
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