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In recognition of the imminent move of the Ultra Low Emmission Zone (ULEZ) to all London Boroughs we have recently purchased a new euro 6 truck. It is also a larger vehicle than before (7.5 ton) allowing us to work all day without tipping off – saving on unnecessary trips to a tip site. Since the engine is still a 150hp we believe this change will reduce our over all fuel consumption and carbon foot print. At the other end of the size spectrum we have also purchased an electric bike for quoting which has seen a large amount of...
Read more »We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded an exclusive three year contract for the maintenance of LB Ealing’s Housing and Parks trees. The award results from a competitive tendering process in which our bid was assessed on both price and quality; taking into account our resourcing and staff competency, customer care, environmental sustainability and social value. Being based in Hounslow, but very much on the border of LB Ealing we are looking forwards to working locally and reducing our travel time and carbon foot print.
Read more »We were delighted to receive our welcome pack from the Arboricultural Association this morning confirming we are now Approved Contractors (AAAC)! This is the highest accreditation possible in our industry and brings with it automatic qualification for CHAS (Construction Health and Safety Scheme) and Trust Mark. We were assessed not only on Health and Safety but also on the quality of our work and customer service. The assessment is very detailed and is not a desk top process, but actually involves an auditor visiting us for a whole day. They undertake detailed assessments of work undertaken as well as attending a large tree...
Read more »As unpredictable as the weather is in the UK, November is celebrated as being the best time of year to plant trees. Factors such as stable temperatures and high rainfall levels help roots to grow and settle before winter arrives. Trees planted in November also require less aftercare than trees planted in other seasons, because of this, an annual event was launched to coincide with this. National Tree Week is the UK’s biggest annual festival of trees and it aims on encouraging a positive attitude about planting trees. This year, National Tree Week is running from Saturday 26th November to...
Read more »Experts have warned that the playground classic, the conker, could be wiped out in just 15 years. The population of the horse chestnut tree is under threat due to an invasion of an exotic pest combined with the spread of a killer disease. Leaf Miner The horse chestnut leaf miner originally observed in Greece has spread throughout central and Eastern Europe during the late 1980’s and was first observed in the UK in 2002 in Wimbledon, London. Since then, leaf miner in horse chestnut trees has spread throughout the majority of England and Wales and was first observed in Scotland...
Read more »Plane Tree Wilt (also known as canker stain disease) is currently rapidly spreading throughout North France and is closing in on Paris. The disease affects ‘plane trees’ which are prominent features of parks and avenues across the world. The disease has already ruined miles of historic tree lined areas in France, such as Canal du Midi. Jago Keen, Chairman of the Arboricultural Association has been reported as saying “If the disease gets to London the impact would be catastrophic”. More than half of London’s trees are plane trees and one of London’s most famous streets, The Mall, is lined...
Read more »Tree felling dates back thousands of years – it was used in ancient times as an effective space maker, and still is now. It was almost essential for the survival of mankind, as it provided wood for fires and shelter. Evolution of Tools Tree felling dates back hundreds of years, and was first used to clear areas for farm land, collect firewood and build houses. In ancient times, trees were burned to the ground, which meant it was likely trees could fall in any direction, making it dangerous. Nowadays, we careful plan the direction trees will fall so that objects...
Read more »What? Giant Hogweed, whose botanical name is Heracleum Mantegazzianum, is an invasive plant that spreads rapidly from woods and wild areas. With small white flowers that make little domed or flat umbrella shapes called umbels, the giant hogweed’s stems are green and bristly, sometimes with purple blotches. A close relative of cow parsley – condemned as the countryside killer by the Independent – giant hogweed is an imposing sight when fully grown. The plant originates from North-Western Asia and is a UK non-native – when left alone, they can survive for up to 15 years. Giant hogweed is classed as...
Read more »What? Himalayan balsam, also known as Impatiens glandulifera, is a purple flowering, non-native plant that infests riverbanks, waste land and gardens. It can grow to 2-3m and flowers between June and October. The attractive weeds are also known as Policeman’s Helmets due to their hooded shape, and were introduced in the 1800s along with giant hogweed, firstly as an exotic plant. It quickly grew out of hand, and in recent years has spread all over England, and suffocated our natural wildlife. Why? Although pretty, it smothers other plants and can kill off native plants that we want to keep as...
Read more »What and why? Tree pruning reduces the size of a tree. It is done for many different reasons, for example: The tree may have outgrown its space and looks untidy. Part of the tree is dead or diseased and needs to be removed. It can reduce the risk of disease in some tree species for example it can reduce the risk of Silver Leaf Disease in cherry trees. It can reduce the shade a tree casts over your garden. It can prevent electrical wires or streetlamps being obscured. How? There are many methods of tree pruning that are used in...
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