PJ Chaffin

10/06/2021

Trees will often produce deadwood as part of their natural lifecycle, which can provide valuable habitats to a wide range of ecology. However in some urban environments, deadwood can pose a health and safety risk to the travelling public and other third parties, and must therefore be managed to reduce the likelihood of an accident occurring.

Our teams have recently been working on these Oaks near Sheffield park to remove the risk of falling deadwood and associated risk to the travelling public.

Can we help you with your deadwood? Give us a call: www.pjchaffin.com

29/03/2021

This mature oak tree had significant decay at its base. To retain (rather than remove) it, our team carried out pollarding to improve stability.

The tree was subject to a preservation order so an application was submitted to the local planning authority to obtain permission for the work.

With the decay removed, the tree can now regrow in a strong and healthy way. 🌳

25/03/2021

These protected oak trees hold a high amenity value but required tree work to keep them healthy. Enter our team.

Under BS3998:2010 recommendations (offering guidance on tree management options), the trees were pruned by 30% of their original volume to encourage them to continue thriving.

In need of tree work? Find out how we can help: https://www.pjchaffin.com/

18/03/2021

Our highly experienced team really know what they're doing when it comes to hazardous tree removal. Here's a recent Chesnut tree felling in action! 📹

11/03/2021

Bede's Senior School reluctantly took the decision to remove an overmature Chestnut tree due to safety concerns around its condition and age.

The Chesnut was subject to a tree preservation order, so once permission from Wealden District Council was granted, we dismantled it in sections over 2 days. Rigging equipment allowed us to carry out the felling without causing any damage to surrounding buildings.

In its place, a native Broadleaf will be planted by the school. 🌱

18/12/2018

Confused about which trees can be pollarded? Find out more!

Q: Can I pollard my willow, flowering cherry and birch? A: Pollarding is a severe form of pruning which is only suitable for vigorous species, so a willow can be pollarded, which involves cutting the main branches almost back to the trunk, or repollarded. Pollarding is not suitable for your flowerin...

05/12/2018

Are your trees blocking light into your garden? Consider crown lifting!

Q: I have a large dense tree that is taking up a lot of space and making my garden dark. Would this help? A: Crown lifting involves cutting back some of the lower branches to create space under the tree, BS3998:2010 recommends removing no more than 15% and restricting work to secondary branches only...

05/10/2018

Do you have an unruly Leylandii hedge? Find out how to deal with it!

Leylandii is a type of conifer most frequently used to form hedges in the UK. While it is great for this purpose, it can quickly grow out of control and cover garden paths, block light, or cause boundary disputes with neighbours. So how far is it safe to cut them back if you are having… Read More

25/09/2018

Is eco-plugging or stump grinding best for you? Find out in our latest blog! https://www.pjchaffin.com/news/what-is-the-best-method-of-tree-stump-removal/

21/09/2018

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45588463

Keep your eyes peeled for any dangerous or damaged trees during storm !

Parts of England and Wales are hit by heavy rain, flooding and strong winds.

31/05/2018

How do you know if your tree has a Tree Protection Order on it? Find out!

What are TPOs? Tree Protection Orders (TPOs) are legally binding restrictions which can be used to prevent the felling, topping or wilful damaging of trees or groups of trees. It is an offence under the Town and Country Planning Act of 1990 to conduct these actions against protected trees without th...

01/05/2018

Keep your eye out for these toxic caterpillars, and avoid if sighted! https://www.pjchaffin.com/news/public-warned-toxic-caterpillars/