Contracting (Tree Care)

The practical, hands-on nature of a lot of arboriculture is what most people see of what we do and we like to think of that contracting element as tree care. In this context, green tree thinking means looking at the various options and approaches for an individual job (and tree) and selecting the solution that’s going to leave you, the customer, with healthier trees.

“(Andy) his work and practical skill of all aspects of arboriculture are first rate. In addition to possessing a wide range of arboricultural skills, (Andy) has undergone rigorous training and taken numerous courses in all aspects of plant health care. He has a unique combination of practical skills and scientific health care training. I can thoroughly recommend (Andy) for all aspects of arboricultural work.”

Whether it’s efficient tree dismantling, felling and site clearance, storm damage resolution or effective pruning and thinning, the Nicol team of tree specialists offers a considered approach to solving your tree care needs. We understand the importance of working safely at every stage and of ensuring that all work is within planning and conservation regulations.

Pruning (thinning, reduction, pollards, formative) in accordance with BS3998:2010: see our precious oak case study (link to 04.5 Brougham)

Felling (dismantling, crane work, site clearance) in accordance with BS3998:2010: see our Ullswater shore case study (link to 04.6 Ullswater)

Planting in accordance with BS8545:2014 Trees: from nursery to independence in the landscape – see our Caldbeck rewilding case study (link to 04.4 Caldbeck)

And, of course, we also design and implement native tree planting projects from nursery to independence in the landscape.

A precious oak under a TPO

Removal of a lakeside tree

Caldbeck – planning for the future