Trees and hedges
Trees within parks and gardens are an integral and much enjoyed part of British green infrastructure. These important resources need care and management in order to be able to provide their broad range of benefits for generations to come.
Living, Breathing Systems
Trees are large, living, dynamic systems, they provide a range of benefits and improvements to individuals and the public. Being living things means they are unfortunately at risk of damage and disease and the results of structural failure can be dramatic, cause risks to people and property and potentially result in legal liabilities.
Early Detection
A thorough inspection of a tree can find signs of stress and defects early and help make appropriate decisions to reduce risks or hazards and keep the trees in the best of health for many years ahead. Inspections define the growth and health factors relevant to the tree and record any biological or mechanical defects using industry approved methodologies.
Tree owners legal responsibilities:
There are some legal responsibilities when it comes to owning trees, details can be found here ,here and here. These responsibilities help ensure that trees and people can co-exist safely. Good management of trees can prevent future issues and help the tree live to its full potential. Most trees spend the majority of their lives without any major problems, A brief inspection can clarify this, prove diligence and put minds a ease.
Direction for mangers:
When critical works are nessesary infomation will be provided with clear directions and defined timeframes.
Deadwood removal, Load Reductions, Height reductions or Tree removal are common directions depending on the condition and position of the tree.
The nature of trees means they often do drop branches and change form as they re-structure themselves during their growth, these natural processes can be cause for concern but with intelligently planned management trees can be encouraged into forms that maximise their visual, landscape and environmental values while minimising any risks to people or property.