Trusted Arborists in Mansfield

Conservation Areas are places of special architectural and historic interest, which are worthy of having restraints put in place to preserve or enhance the area. Most Conservation Areas are designated by the Local Planning Authority (LPA). Trees that measure less than 75mm in dbh when measured at 1.5m above ground level do not require permission. A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is an order made by the LPA to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in the interest of Amenity. Before commencing work on tree/s in a CA or Trees Subject to a TPO you must specify all proposed works to your LPA by completing and submitting a Tree Woks Application Form, this process can take up to 6 weeks for trees within a CA and 8 weeks for TPO`s.

The most idyllic time to undertake tree work is in summer, because the tree is photosynthesising thus the overall effect on its energy levels is thereby kept to a minimum. energy being produced can be allocated to all the trees desired needs to stabilise the wellbeing of the tree, the tree is therefore in a less vulnerable position as if it were to be pruned at times of dormancy or higher energy demands.

Always measure at 1.5m from the ground on the upper side of any slope or the highest part of ground if uneven. Make a note if there appears to be unusual ground disturbance which may artificially have raised soil levels or if erosion has taken place.

With small or very low branches it may be possible to still record at 1.5m, measuring above the branch. Try to record the girth where it would compare best if it had a clean unbranched trunk. Remember to record the height at which you measured.

Trees growing without a clearly defined single stem at ground level may be considered as a multiple stem or arising from a coppice stool. Trees arising either naturally or deliberately planted in this way are not always easy to identify. Trees planted deliberately as a bundle are included here. Where stems appear to arise from a single tree, rather than from a coppice stool (see top right), treat it as though measuring a single stem by finding and recording the smallest girth around all stems between ground and 1.5m. Measure and record the height above ground you have done this. Add comments on the recording form to describe what you have done. If multiple stems arise close to the ground and it appears as though the stems may not all be part of the same tree, each stem should be treated and recorded as an individual tree. Where stems are close together this may not be possible and you must treat them as though measuring a single stem by finding and recording the smallest girth around all stems between ground and 1.5m. Measure and record the height above ground where you have done this. Add comments on the recording form to describe what you have done. The tree will be recorded as a multiple stemmed or coppice.