Felling of ancient oak tree probed by police

By Tony Grew FromBBC News Published15 April 2025 The cutting down of an ancient oak tree in north London is being investigated by the police. The remains of the oak, estimated to be up to 500 years old, were discovered by council workers last week in Whitewebbs Park,...

Working Safely at Height

In recent years it has become normal practice to use a Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) wherever we can to work safely at height. These pieces of kit come in different modes, sixes and lengths of reach, static, tracked and vehicle-mounted, so there is a choice...

Tree Surgery – Work on the Ground

There are a wide variety of practical tasks involved in the work of a tree surgeon…and though many young people come into the industry believing that’s all about the climbing and work at height, there is a great deal of skilled work required on the ground.  The...

Becoming a Tree Surgeon…Training in the Tree

Tree surgeons complete the practical pruning, felling and planting work to, in and with trees, and there are a number of different routes to becoming a tree surgeon.  At Primary Tree Surgeons, we have a long track record of training young starters in the...

Out and About – Tree Surveying in Spring

Arboriculture involves the application of principles from various disciplines such as biology, chemistry, and ecology to understand the needs of trees and provide appropriate care.  Modern arborists use sophisticated tools and techniques to diagnose tree...