Expert Tree Surgeons in Canterbury

Put simply, a Tree Surgeon is a person who works on trees. The key difference with an arborist is the level of qualification and certification. The International Society of Arboriculture provides testing that gives the individual the distinction of being called a Certified Arborist. A tree surgeon needs to maintain their educational credits every year in order to remain a Certified Arborist. At A. Bird Trees and Gardens Ltd, our surgeons are both qualified and experienced to ensure you receive the best service possible.

If your property falls within a conservation area, planning permission will be required to carry out the work. If it falls under the category of hedging or dead, dying, dangerous or diseased this may be agreed sooner. We handle the entire process, at no additional cost, from submitting the application through to approval of the works. On average this process takes around 6 weeks, providing no objections are raised.

Trees that are protected by a tree preservation order (TPO) require planning permission. This process is different from planning permission in a conservation area and can take up to 12 weeks. If you are unsure if your tree has a TPO, we can advise you and also handle the full application and approval process at no additional cost.