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Arboriculture ACD has been providing effective, efficient and robust arboricultural consultancy to clients for over 20 years. We have seen the industry evolve over the years: initially working with the draft of BS5837:1991 to today’s current version of the Standard. ACD Arboriculture was formalized in 2007 in response to increasing requirements from Local Planning Authorities for more comprehensive arboricultural reports to accompany all planning applications. These demands have been driven by requirements of BS5837:2005 ‘Trees In Relation To Construction- Recommendations’. ACD Arboriculture provides a comprehensive service in the UK, specializing in:
1) Development and planning BS5837:2005 ‘Trees In Relation To Construction- Recommendations’ has prompted most LPAs to request the retention of an Arboricultural Consultant through all stages of development, including the construction process. All planning applications are now expected to show that trees have been accounted for within development proposals. To achieve this ACD prepares Tree Reports, Arboricultural Implications Assessments, Tree Protection Plans and Arboricultural Method Statements to the highest standard.
Our comprehensive service includes close liaison with design teams prior to application through to the production of realistic and workable layout proposals, arboricultural site supervision and monitoring, and acting as Expert Witness at appeals. Our experience suggests that the continuous site monitoring and on-site advice protects against costly site-closure and prosecution. Working closely with ACD Ecologists and Landscape Architects, a truly holistic approach is assured. This enables the presentation of a robust environmental approach in support of any planning application; from a small domestic extension, to large developments of hundreds of units.


2) Local Authority locum Tree Officer/Consultancy service Several staff at ACD have Local Authority backgrounds. This enables us to offer a locum Tree Officer/consultancy service, helping planning authorities through appeals, TPO reviews and providing support during staff absenteeism. We can also offer help with site monitoring and enforcement.

3) Tree health & safety consultancy and advice
Tree owners have a legal obligation to fulfil their Duty of Care and ensure their trees do not present a danger to persons or property. Detailed tree inspections and tree inventories can vary in cost and scope depending on the number of trees and likely targets should those trees fail. ACD can help provide peace of mind for tree owners with a robust tree management plan.

4) Building and Mortgage reports Trees are often highlighted as potential risks by Mortgage lenders, insurance companies and purchasers. To help ease the burden of buying and maintaining a house we can provide prompt consultancy specifically targeted to address any concerns, be they subsidence or direct physical damage.

5) Tree and woodland management plans Spreading urbanization is steadily increasing the value of our remaining woodlands. It is essential that management strategies are robust and realistic if tree stocks are to be sustainably retained and improved. In addition to the health & safety issues involved with tree management, ACD has experience in drafting and implementing tree and woodland management plans from both a Local Authority, and private land owner approach.


6) Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas. Householders may find information and advice on TPO’s hard to come by. ACD can offer advice on works to trees within Conservation Areas and where a TPO is in place. Where conflicts arise, ACD’s long running relationships with many Tree Officers can help resolutions and avoid drawn out appeal situations. To discuss individual requirements and for further information please contact Mark Welby Case studies


	Did you know? Contrary to popular belief, tree roots tend to proliferate in the top 600mm of soil, and can radiate out as far as twice the height of a tree. New roots grow through the network of pore spaces in soil which are the width of a thin worm, and cannot reduce their size to enter small pore spaces. Tree roots ‘breath’ in oxygen, and ‘exhale’ CO2. Compaction therefore, even one pass of a vehicles’ wheels, can seriously impede root growth. Protecting tree roots means healthy trees. Tree roots in a natural woodland environment will form symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizal fungi, swapping carbohydrates for water and nutrients.


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