All services delivered by local tree surgeon near me Arbor Barba Tree Surgery Services and Professional Wood Carving are qualified personnel. We possess all relevant industry certifications and accreditations. We are also fully insured.
We have the unique ability and the resources to undertake the most challenging of operations, regardless of scale and complexity. All risks associated with work are identified by carrying out a site-specific risk assessment, and managed by the use of appropriate safe working procedures. All tools and equipment used by our operatives are checked for safety and are serviceable and fit for purpose.
Trees in any location might be protected by legislation (tree preservation orders) or codes of practice. Substantial penalties can be incurred for contravention of legal protection. TPO’s have the effect of preventing the cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting, wilful damage or wilful destruction of trees, unless a consent is issued by the local planning authority. In conservation areas, trees of diameter greater than 75mm, measured at a height of 1.5m, are automatically protected. Even when no specific legal protection exists, it might be necessary to obtain a felling licence or consent under the Hedgerow Regulations of 1997.
Arbor Barba can liaise with the local planning authority and manage all applications for tree work on your behalf.
All tree climbing operations are conducted in accordance with the Working at Height Regulations of 2005 and follow the safe working practices detailed in the HSE document AFAG 401 – Tree-climbing Operations. All lifting equipment is provided and maintained in accordance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998.