Often it can seem that the only way to deal with a problem tree is to remove it but, before deciding whether a tree needs to be removed, it is important to consider what is trying to be achieved by doing so, as well as what will be lost if the tree is removed. Very […]
Can you prune a tree which is protected by a TPO?
What is a TPO? TPO stands for Tree Preservation Order. They can apply to individual trees, groups of trees, or woodlands. They are put in place and managed by the local planning authority when a tree of sufficient amenity value is deemed to be under threat. Amenity value is not clearly defined, but generally is […]
Bees in your house – are they a problem?
A look at why honeybees live in properties, what problems they can cause and what can be done about them How it all starts Honeybees are important and need somewhere to live – so what’s wrong with them sharing your home? Honeybees usually swarm from spring until the end of summer and go in search […]
Apiaries – Now more than ever, our bees need you!
We are looking for bee-friendly sites to keep additional beehives Through the Winter, the majority of our work has been tree surgery but, as Spring rapidly approaches we are expecting the swarming season to get underway before we know it and that brings with it lots of colony removals and more hives full of bees. […]
