Frequently Asked Questions

We will happily leave you the wood for logging if asked to. We will endeavour to cut the logs into in large chunks for you to handle, they will be stacked near to where the tree was dismantled. If you would like to us to log and stack them this can also be arranged.

There may be a reason why the tree has been removed and the replanting in the same place may not be advisable. However, we offer a replanting service in a suitable place in your garden.

Woodward Arborists strongly supports tree planting and encourages it on every contract where this is not possible when a tree is removed we donate £5 to the Woodland Trust, we always use re-cycled paper and use e-communication as much as we can. Woodchips are re-cycled as are logs. We try to use handsaws rather than chainsaws.

It depends on what disease the effected tree has, some diseases spread by root to root contact, others through the air. Generally, healthy trees are well prepared to cope with attacks from diseases.

Yes, we will keep the safety of the site our priority, if needs be we will tape off areas of the site and signs will be erected telling the public of the dangers. We can arrange for prior warning to be given to relevant parties, neighbours etc.

This is ascertained during the site visit and will be discussed with the client in full prior to any works.

Woodward Arborists always check prior to any visit whether the area is within a Conservation Area or if any TPO’s (Tree Preservation Orders) are in place and advise accordingly.

A tree preservation order protects trees that make an impact on their local surroundings. This is important when trees are in immediate danger.

A tree preservation order is made by the local planning authority which makes it an offence to cut down, reduce, crown thin, uproot, wilfully damage or wilfully destroy a tree without permission from the planning authority. Tree preservation orders are used to protect trees that contribute to the appearance (amenity value) of an area. They are made if a tree is under threat of being cut down or damaged.

What types of tree can be covered in an order?

All trees regardless of species can be protected by a tree preservation order. The order can cover anything from a single tree to woodlands. Hedgerows trees can be protected, but NOT hedges, bushes or shrubs.

The local council’s planning department will grant permission and we should hear from them within 6 weeks of them receiving the application.

If you destroy or damage a tree you could be fined up to £20,000 if convicted in the magistrates’ court. For other offences you could be fined up to £2,500. If the tree was cut down or destroyed, you will normally have to plant a replacement tree.

Yes except for:

• Cutting down trees in accordance with one of the Forestry Commission’s grant schemes, or where the commission has granted a felling license.

You can cut down or cut back a tree under the following exemptions:

• If the tree is dead, dying or dangerous.
• In line with an obligation under an Act of Parliament.
• At the request of certain organisations specified in the order.
• If it is directly in the way of development that is about to start for which detailed planning permission has been granted.
• In a commercial orchard, or pruning fruit trees in accordance with good horticultural practice.
• To prevent or control a legal nuisance (you may find it helpful to check first with a solicitor).