By now hopefully, everyone is aware of Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) and the impact this disease has had on the overall population of Ash in the UK as a tree species. The loss of ash trees is having a significant impact on biodiversity and ecosystems dependent on ash as part of their life cycle stages, […]
Category: Tree Management
Veteran Tree Specialist Consulting Level
I am pleased to announce that I passed the Veteran Tree Specialist Consulting Level examination in October 2023. To see the full list of those who are qualified both for the Consulting and Practicing levels visit the vetcert website to download the latest pdf lists. […]
General guidance for tree owners
Who has a duty of care for trees? Tree owners have a legal duty of care under the owner’s liabilities for injury to others caused by the fall of a tree or branch. The formal duties come from the Occupiers Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984. What does this mean? It means that as a […]