Cotswold Tree Surgeons

Dylan trimmed these beech and box hedges, they look gorgeous! 🤩

Many people think tree surgeons just cut trees down.
The reality is very different.

Good tree surgery isn't just about cutting trees down, it's often about:
Maintaining tree health, preserving mature trees where possible, managing risks to people and property, protecting habitats for birds, bats, insects, and other wildlife.
AND Planting and establishing new trees.

Professional arborists in the UK are expected to work within wildlife protection laws and industry best practices. We routinely look for signs of nesting birds, bat roosts, and other ecological constraints before carrying out work. We also work closely with ecologists, local authorities, and conservation organizations.

That said, tree surgeons sometimes have to carry out work that appears harmful to nature, such as removing a tree. In many cases there are legitimate reasons:

🌳The tree is dead, diseased, or structurally unsafe.
🌳It poses a risk to people, buildings, or roads.
🌳It is causing damage to infrastructure.
🌳It is part of a wider woodland or habitat management plan.

Tree surgeons will usually consider alternatives first, such as pruning, crown reduction, bracing, or habitat retention measures. For example, when safe to do so, they may leave standing deadwood as a habitat for wildlife rather than removing it completely.

The profession is closely connected to organisations such as the Arboricultural Association and the Royal Forestry Society, both of which promote responsible tree and environmental management .

Charlie has recently joined the team as an apprentice and is already doing a brilliant job, gaining hands-on experience out on site and learning the skills and techniques that go into professional tree surgery.

Working alongside our experienced team, he'll be developing his knowledge of tree care, climbing, pruning, and safe working practices as he begins his journey in the industry.

We're pleased to have Charlie on board and look forward to seeing him grow in confidence and experience.