Veteran Tree Management

Britain is considered to be the European country with the highest number of veteran trees, due largely to historical land management and lower numbers of large scale forestry operations. These trees are national and historical landmarks, irreplaceable in our national heritage. At Southfleet Tree & Grounds Maintenance we provide expert tree care and management  to help these trees remain safe, stable, and thriving for generations to come. 

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Our approach begins with a detailed inspection and assessment, identifying any structural issues present, decay habitat value, and assessing long term risks. We then work with the landowner to create sympathetic management plans that work to balance safety with conservation. We focus on miminimising intervention techniques, favouring the most hands off route possible, such as selective pruning, gentle reductions, deadwood retention and habitat enhancement.

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We work in line with BS5837 and BS3998 standards, so that we can ensure every action supports both the trees longevity and it's ecological value.