Accreditations – new

We are accredited to ISO standards for the following areas of their Assessment Scope:

  • Tree Surgery Contracting
  • Forestry Contracting
  • Tree Consulting
  • Fencing

ISO certification is a seal of approval that we run to international standards developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in these three areas.

  • ISO 14001: 2015 – Environmental Management Systems
  • ISO 45001: 2018 – Health and Safety Management Systems
  • ISO 9001: 2015 – Quality Management Systems

We are inspected annually for all of our accreditations and we are one of only a very few contractors in Wiltshire to be accredited thus.

Conservation Contractors has approved contractor status with both the Arboricultural Association (ARB). As such we,re audited to ensure everything is done to the highest possible standards.

Conservation Contractors has approved contractor status with the Contractors Health and Safety Scheme (Chas)

Conservation Contractors is a silver member of ConstructionLine, whose database is used by the construction industry throughout the UK .

We have framework agreements with the Forestry Commission for the inspection of infected trees across the South West, including felling and sampling thereof. We also have framework agreements in place with Dorset and Hampshire County Councils.

All work shall be completed in line with

  • BS3936-1:1992 Nursery stock specification for trees and shrubs
  • BS3998: 2010 Tree Work Recommendations
  • BS5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations where appropriate unless agreed otherwise with the customer.

Safe Working Practices

At Conservation Contractors we believe in the safest working practices for both clients and staff. We have approved Contractor Status and Qualified Staff which, together with our accreditations, bring you peace of mind when choosing a company to undertake your tree and groundworks..

  • Our fully qualified arborists are trained and assessed in all aspects of tree works and chainsaw use by the National Proficiency and Training Council (NPTC). We use modern rigging techniques to ensure controlled falling of branches.
  • All staff undertaking weed control are trained and assessed by the National Proficiency Training Council (NPTC) and are members of the NRoSO (National Register of Sprayer Operators)
  • Our lifting equipment is inspected under the LOLER regulations every six months.  (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) which covers all of our equipment that lifts a person
  • Our equipment is tested under the National Sprayer Testing Scheme (NSTS), ensuring efficiency and reduced waste
  • Lantra is a leading awarding body for land-based and environmental training courses and qualification from chainsaws to tractor driving, ground care to 4x4 driving