Rochfords Tree Services

16/06/2026

An Oak tree suffering with Acute oak decline. Removed today for a local camping venue, due to safety concerns. 🌳

16/06/2026

Some 14” Oak lumps being turned into chips 🍟

15/06/2026

Large removals and highway works, keeping our teams busy across over the past week 🌳🪵

10/06/2026

Successful delivery dropping this Bandit Industries 12XP chipper to Rochfords Tree Services this afternoon 🎉

Thank you guys for your business and all the best with your new machine! We can't wait to see it in action 😍

06/06/2026

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02/06/2026

We're urging people to be alert to oak processionary moth caterpillars and their nests as we enter the peak season for this pest of oak trees.

The caterpillars – predominantly found in South East England – descend down oak trees in head-to-tail procession, earning them their name. They feed on the leaves as they move, which can negatively impact the tree's growth. This can weaken the tree and leave it more vulnerable to other stresses, such as diseases.

“The warm weather in spring has led to oak processionary moth growing more quickly than in previous years and we may see higher infestation levels" says our Oak Processionary Moth Programme Manager, Dr Ed Straw.

Oak processionary moth caterpillars are covered in long hairs that can cause itchy rashes, eye and throat irritation and should not be touched under any circumstances.

They also form silky white nests, ranging in size from as small as a 50 pence piece to as large as a melon. These nests discolour over the season, appearing dirty and brown by August. The nests also contain the hairs, and similarly should not be touched. The nests can be found on the trunk or the underside of branches of oak trees. Never try and remove or dispose of the nests yourself.

If you spot this tree pest, do not touch or get close to the caterpillars or nests. Please report the sighting via our TreeAlert portal.

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/warning-on-oak-processionary-moth-issued-ahead-of-peak-season

29/05/2026

XL tree in XL heat 🔥

A very large Quercus sectionally dismantled this week by our teams, due to ongoing subsidence issues.

26/05/2026

Sun-cream and sawdust. The perfect combo 🔥

15/05/2026

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12/05/2026