Author: andrewadmin
Different country, different standards?
Taking a break away from the office, I find myself sat under an olive tree. I also sat under this tree last year. The difference this year is that over the winter, someone has absolutely butcher... Read More
So much promise
Much political capital is to be gained through attention-grabbling headlines involving tree planting.... Read More
Ideas about root damage
On a weekly basis, I have to try and explain that peoples’ perception of tree root damage is flawed...... Read More
LPA Disparity
I am lucky enough to work all over the country. Â This entails working within different Local Planning Authorities whose approach to trees and planning varies significantly. Â Some Authorities do not... Read More
Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue
I recently attended a meeting of the Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue Trust (CYTAT) – the charitable organisation that now has the licence to manage and maintain this historic avenue.  Many of the tr... Read More
Sound Arboricultural Management
When specifying works to trees I always have one word in the back of my mind: ‘justification’. ... Read More
New development
So much of my work relates to new development. Â I am shocked by how anti-development people are – almost as if its a default position. Â Many reasons are given for being against new plans but I... Read More