All stacked and ready for chipping
Eight of the world’s most amazing trees – from the Major Oak to the Lone Cypress
Eight of the world’s most amazing trees – from the Major Oak to the Lone Cypress
A good article for weekend relaxation (!) by Hannah Jane Parkinson last week on 6th in The Guardian, including a reference to Sycamore Gap.
The featured image is of the One Hundred Guinea Oak at The Vyne in Basingstoke, about which we wrote earlier in the year here.
ARB Approved Contractor – annual audit
Following an all-day audit by The Arboricultural Association this week, we received a glowing report.
One of the outstanding comments: “A very high standard of tree work”
Well done to all.
Heavy Mulching on the Mendip Hills
Reducing a group of 5 poplar trees at Heywood House
Reducing a group of 5 poplar trees at Heywood House today. A two cherry picker day!!
Formerly National Trust, Heywood House in Westbury is now privately run as offices.
A group of trees in the main car park were reduced as they had become too high and the view across to Westbury White Horse was no longer visible from the offices !!
26 September 2023
Removal of Asian Hornets nest in Hull
Removal of Asian Hornets nest in Hull today. The nest was treated on the previous day so no one was at home today! Well done Liam Williams.
This was part of our contract with DERFA for pest and disease control – a random piece of work that sees us chasing non-native species across England to help them with control and removal in hard-to-reach positions.
We were in Plymouth earlier in the summer.
There’s this link with more information and an alert link if you think you have spotted a nest.
20 September 2023
Replacement 150 m post and rail fence near Marlborough
Replacement 150 m post and rail fence around an outdoor arena at Manton Grange, near Marlborough, along with a few running repairs.
The new arena had recently had a new riding surface and the fence was also past its best so it was time to replace it with new post and rail.
September 2023
The Unlikely Cyclists – William’s TV interview
Very much out of my comfort zone being interviewed this morning. This was for “That’s TV” for the evening slot as a follow-up to The Unlikely Cyclists’ heroic fundraising effort for The Stars Appeal.
I even had to brush my hair on this occasion!
It was for “That’s TV” which is broadcast around Salisbury. Only 1min 30 seconds…
24th August 2023
The total as at today, 2nd September, is £30,406. Here’s the link to the Just Giving Page and more of William’s story and pictures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbPNvSaVzhM
Gillingham and Shaftesbury show 16 / 17 August 2023
Come and see us at Gillingham and Shaftesbury show for a chat and refreshment!
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Our 23m CMC Spider MEWP on the Conservation Contractors stand was definitely the highest machine at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury show.
Thanks to all who came to visit us.
The Unlikely Cyclists Cheque Presentation to The Salisbury Stars Appeal
Yesterday afternoon, Monday 7th August, most of The Unlikely Cyclists went to Salisbury District Hospital to meet the staff on the Breast Cancer Unit and handed over a cheque for £30,056. Once the Gift Aid has been added this will take the total raised to over £35,000. We were also given an insight into the work of The Stars Appeal.
A great effort by all of the team, yesterday – it made peddling in the wind and pouring rain all seem worthwhile!
To read the Press Release please click here
