Arboriculture and Planning.

We work to and comply with arboricultural standards for trees on development sites; advise on tree health and safety matters and can apply fertilisers and mycorhizzal treatments to trees; study the impact and extent of shadow cast by trees, buildings and natural features within the landscape in planning developments; and provide expert reports on claims arising from death or serious injury resulting from trees failing and Occupiers’ Liability.

Trees to be removed from an old boiler house in former slate quarry

Trees to be removed from an old quarry workshop in a former slate quarry

Birch with decay and dieback is trying to heal the wound by callousing over it

The mechanical failure in this oak tree led to a serious accident

The delamination of the branch of this oak tree caused the accident

This and the following photo show the point of failure in the oak tree

It was visible on the top side of the branch and not visible from the ground

The tree (circled in green next to the red property) casts shade across the property. The image shows the path of the sun and its shadow track on a specific day in December. The blue areas show the extent of shadow at specific times of the day.

Tree shadow appraisal example by sylvan resources