Trees as Legacies
For us a tree is more than a circle on an architect’s drawing; we recognise that trees are vital components of the social landscape.
Along with the well-known ecological services, trees provide cultural, educational and health benefits. That is why we acknowledge the use of viable space to design mini landscapes that are both functional and attractive.
These landscapes become sustainable units of mutual support and interest; leaving valuable legacy elements in the urban landscape.
SERVICES
Our deep and broad technical knowledge, garnered over 24 years of formal and informal training and experience, allows us to be able to provide imaginative, practical and cost effective solutions to tree-based issues.
We do not just know what the answer will look like, we know what it will feel like.
Trees & Development
Tree assessments to BS 5837:2012
We have been providing arboricultural input on new planning applications in the UK, and latterly in Canada, since 2001. As part of the planning process we are often able to propose novel approaches to overcome tree constraints, and then assist with the delivery of these techniques on site. If you are struggling to overcome a tree constraint on your development site, contact us and we will be able to assist.
Once development is underway, we offer contact administration for any enabling tree work, tree protection specifications and regular site inspections due ensure that retained trees do not suffer damage.
Sonic Tomography Investigation
Seeing into the heart of trees
This non-destructive state of the art technology uses impulse sound waves to ‘see’ the health condition of tree stems and roots. It is produces results at the site location and you will receive a report of the interpretation of the data.
We can help you make informed decisions regarding the effects of decay on the mechanical strength of tree stems, or superficial damage can be contextualised in order to prevent the unnecessary felling of uncompromised trees, or remove a tree with hidden issues. For more information, click the image.
Tree Safety
Risk management for tree owners
Trees deliver a broad range of benefits to society; through enhanced wildlife interest, air quality enhancement, temperature attenuation and storm water absorption, to name a few. However, tree owners have a duty of care to ensure that their trees do not represent a hazard to the public.
We can provide a comprehensive tree monitoring package whereby all trees are assessed and mapped, and any tree work is broken up into annual phases for ease of budgeting. We then contact you prior to the end of the 3-year liability period of the assessment to arrange a re-inspection. We carry £2 million professional indemnity insurance.
Landscape Management
Landscape asset management advice
Millions of pounds are mis-spent each year on landscape management and maintenance by landowners of all scales. This can be due to poor landscape design, poor contractor vetting and a lack of detailed and auditable maintenance plans.
We can assist with all of these issues by providing design input (e.g. rationalising or removing small, inaccessible areas of mown grass), by assessing contractor competencies and producing clear and quantified landscape maintenance documents.
Contract Administration
Managing tree & landscaping contracts
Having worked "on the tools" for many years, we have the in-house knowledge to prescribe tree work in detail, produce comprehensive and clearly illustrated tender documents, manage the procurement process and then inspect all works prior to issuing a certificate of completion for payment.
We can also provide access to our approved contractors, who we have worked with for many years, and whose work and documentation we audit regularly.
Landscape Design
Creative horticulture & large tree planting
Creative horticulture is one of our long-standing passions, and we have many years of experience in designing wildflower meadows, perennial gardens and other colourful and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
We also have specialist experience in specifying, sourcing and planting large (6 metres+) semi-mature trees for that instant impact.
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