Landowners are legally responsible for the safety of any trees on their property.   Our qualified arboriculturist can undertake the necessary surveys and provide recommendations to ensure a landowner can demonstrate their reasonable responsibility.  

This includes:

• A Tree Risk Survey – a baseline survey identifying potential hazards, specifying the level of risk and the urgency of action.  Including maps and marking of trees

• A Tree Risk Management Plan – A detailed plan and zoned map identifying actions required to reduce risks 

Any tree risk work identified in the surveys and plans can be budgeted for and organised by English Woodlands Forestry.  We only employ contractors with all the necessary health and safety, insurance and professional qualifications.  Some of this work can require road closures and/or specialist equipment all of which can be arranged with appropriate supervision.  

We ensure that timber is moved within all the regulations, covering plant passports, plant health notices, SPHN (Statutory Plant Health Notices), International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) and of course felling licences and tree preservation notices.  The felling of any tree can be a emotive subject and we make sure you are covered. 

 See our Tree Risk case study

Tree pests and diseases are an increasing concern to woodland owners with numerous outbreaks in England now affecting many of our native and non-native tree species.  Our team keep up-to-date with the latest science/symptoms guides/treatment guidance and legal requirements associated with Tree Health and can offer advice accordingly. 

In the South East of England there are some particular pests and diseases of note:

• Ash Dieback (Hymenscyphus fraxineus) – a deadly fungal pathogen affecting up to 90 % of our native ash trees and creating a particular risk when infecting trees along roads or public access routes

• European Spruce Bark Beetle (Ips typographus) – a serious pest on spruce trees

• Ramorum Disease (Phytophthora ramorum) – a fungal-like organism that particularly affects Larch species and to a lesser extent Sweet Chestnut.

We work with many owners to minimise the risk of disease in their woodlands.  This can be through pre-emptive woodland management, thinning or species diversification - or through sanitation felling of infected trees.