FAQs
All things tree, from Coastal Tree Care’s experts
If you have browsed through our site, you will have noticed that we place a big emphasis on the quality of our service. We will always provide you with honest, straightforward advice. Sometimes that means that we may not end up taking on a particular piece of work. Our frequently asked questions (faq’s) cover some of the basics, but don’t hesitate to call Dale on 07530 686040 or 01305 771874.
Ask The Professionals
We get asked about these things every day, so don’t be shy!
Trees in any location may be protected by legislation for a wide variety of reasons; biodiversity, amenity or to avoid unnecessary tree loss. Proposed tree work might also be subject to legislation covering the protection of bats or nesting birds. The penalties are quite severe and those guilty of non-compliance could face several thousands of pounds in fines. Both the contractor and property owner could be found liable!.
TPOs (Tree Preservation Orders) are placed on individual trees, groups of trees, and even entire forests and woodlands where the local area benefits from the great aesthetic value of the protected tree/s. Similar statutory protection is afforded to all trees above a certain size (75mm diameter at 1500mm height) inside a conservation area. The protection covers the whole tree, including the root zone, which may extend many metres beyond the extent of the canopy.
You could either talk to your local authority Tree Officer for advice directly, or contact an arborist for advice. If a tree is dead, damaged, or dangerous it can technically be made safe without permission from your local Planning Department. If the tree is alive, you normally need to submit an application to have any work carried out on the affected tree. A trained arborist should be able to identify any health problems or defects in the tree
We take our obligations to clients and the environment very seriously. We provide advice on the completion of the necessary local authority application forms, or take care of all of the paperwork for you, for a nominal fee of £40 plus vat. We can also provide a comprehensive, no obligation, written quotation to accompany the application, which will outline the works specified to British Standards 3998:2010 – Recommendations for tree work.
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QUALITY OF SERVICE
If you have browsed through our site, you will have noticed that we place a big emphasis on the quality of our service. We will always provide you with honest, straightforward advice – even if it means that we may not end up taking on a particular piece of work. It is also fair to say that we have our limitations, and will advise only on matters that fall within our training, expertise and experience. We want you to be absolutely delighted with our service, and recommend us to all your friends!
TREE MANAGEMENT PLANS
Increasingly, we are advising clients to take a proactive approach to managing their trees. A survey now can identify potential problems, and work can sometimes be carried out to mitigate the risk of future tree failure. Don’t wait for a diseased tree to fall apart. It’s failure could cause life changing personal injury, death or damage to property. A tree management plan helps you to fulfill, and demonstrate your ‘Duty of Care’. Planned work will always be cheaper than a reactive emergency call out. Let Coastal Tree Care help you look after your living assets, as they are a gift for future generations.
TRAINED ARBORISTS
Prior to every job, we will agree a clear work specification with the client, and complete a site specific risk assessment. This takes into account the precise nature of the task – which is often inherently dangerous – along with other factors such as the location of the tree/s, access requirements, any ‘targets’ that we need to avoid (greenhouses, sheds, etc), and the weather conditions on the day of the job.
You can never be absolutely sure that an accident won’t occur, but it pays to be prepared!
Safety is never an accident.
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