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Close-up view of the PiCUS testing device capturing sonic tomography data on a tree trunk

Guides

What is PiCUS Testing? Diagnosing Tree Health and Stability

30th September 2024 | Danny

An in-depth understanding of your trees’ health is vital for their longevity and the...

Business Advice

ARB APPROVED…. IS IT WORTH IT?

23rd August 2019 | Info

Tree of the week

Norway Spruce – Picea Abies

November 28, 2019

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Toolbox Talk

Why Should I Leave Leaves in My Garden?

19th March 2020 | Info

Health & Safety

Tree Surgery and PUWER

22nd February 2021 | Info

Health & Safety

How to Work in the Sun Safetly

8th April 2019 | Info

Work in the shade wherever possible. Keep your top on and wear long sleeved tops...

Tree of the week

Norway Maple – Acer platanoides

September 16, 2019

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Tree of the week

Pin Oak – Quercus palustris

January 14, 2020

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Fungi of the Week

Oyster Mushroom – Pleurotus ostreatus

17th April 2020 | Info

Health & Safety

Tree Surgeons and LOLER

8th June 2022 | Info

Tree of the week

Beech – Fagus sylvatica

May 8, 2019

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Fungi of the Week

Wood Ear – Auricularia auricular-judae

26th September 2019 | Info

Tree of the week

Common Lime – Tilia x Europaea

February 18, 2020

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larch bolete suillus grevelli

Fungi of the Week

Larch Bolete – Suillus grevillei

5th June 2020 | Info

Guides

When Should You Consider PiCUS Testing? Signs and Situations That Call for a Closer Look

7th November 2024 | Danny

PiCUS testing is a powerful diagnostic tool for assessing a tree’s internal structure and...

Business Advice

Why Didn’t I Employ a Tree Surgery Manager Sooner?

28th August 2019 | Info

Fungi of the Week

Turkeytail/Many Zoned Polypore – Coriolus versicolor

5th December 2019 | Info

Fungi of the Week

Coral Spot Fungus – Nectria cinnabarina

20th March 2020 | Info

GREAT SPRUCE BARK BEETLE - Dendroctonus micans

Pests and Diseases

What You Need to Know About the Great Spruce Bark Beetle – GREAT SPRUCE BARK BEETLE – Dendroctonus micans

1st March 2021 | Info

Tree of the week

False Acacia – Robinia pseudoacacia (Fabaceae)

April 10, 2019

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Guides

Health & Safety

What are the Dangers of Working Around Asbestos?

16th September 2019 | Info

Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material, however, if untouched it proposes less risk. The...

Fungi of the Week

Shelf Fungus – Ganoderma australe

16th January 2020 | Info

Tree of the week

Tulip Tree – Liriodendron tulipifera

April 21, 2020

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Tree of the week

Rowan – Sorbus aucuparia

August 1, 2022

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Pun of the week

What happens when you mix an angry cat and a lemon tree?

You get a sour puss.

Toolbox Talk

Armillaria Root Rot – The Root of All Evil

1st October 2019 | Info

Fungi of the Week

Brittle Cinder – Kretzschmaria deusta

21st February 2020 | Info

Tree of the week

White Poplar – Populus alba

June 9, 2020

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Tree Stump requiring stump grinding

Guides

What to Expect During a Professional Stump Grinding Job

1st July 2025 | Danny

Once grinding is complete and the hole is dealt with, the area will be...

Health & Safety

Toolbox Talk

Tree Surgery and Aerial Tree Rescue

28th August 2019 | Info

This knot is a friction hitch that is used widely for rappelling and belaying....

Toolbox Talk

Mistletoe – Viscum album

5th December 2019 | Info

Tree of the week

Monkey Puzzle – Araucaria araucana

March 24, 2020

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Employee responsibility

Toolbox Talk

Tree Surgery and Employee Responsibilities in the Workplace

3rd March 2021 | Info

Pun of the week

What party food does a tree enjoy most?

A canopy.

Guides

Toolbox Talk

Giant Hogweed – Heracleum mantegazzianum

16th September 2019 | Info

Guides

What’s the Difference between Deciduous and Coniferous Trees?

21st January 2020 | Info

fruiting bodies of candlesnuff fungus growing out of rotting wood

Fungi of the Week

Candlesnuff Fungus – Xylaria hypoxylon

24th April 2020 | Info

Noise and Vibration

Health & Safety

Tree Surgery and Noise and Vibration

15th August 2022 | Info

If you work under a tree surgeon, then they should have informed you on...

Pun of the week

How can you easily identify a dogwood tree?

By listening to the bark.

Fungi of the Week

Honey Fungus – Armillaria mellea

1st October 2019 | Info

Tree of the week

Wellingtonia – Sequoiadendron giganteum

February 25, 2020

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bovine boletus mushroom

Fungi of the Week

Bovine Bolete – Suillus bovinus

12th June 2020 | Info

Business Advice

Tree Surgery and Employing Young People

28th August 2019 | Info

Toolbox Talk

Raking Up – Is it an Art?

12th December 2019 | Info

Pests and Diseases

Toolbox Talk

What is Dutch Elm Disease?

25th March 2020 | Info

Business Advice

What is the Cost of Tree Surgery in 2021?

20th March 2021 | Info

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