Our Services

Our company offers an unlimited list of capabilities because of our vast corporate networking. Within our alliance we have access to all the tools and machinery required to do the job - from cherry pickers to chainsaws and climbing equipment. Special Branch 247 is a dedicated specialist in the preservation and maintenance of trees. We believe in offering the most cost effective solutions for the long term management of your trees. We have a qualified and experienced management team, together with highly skilled operational Arborists who can deliver a superb service offering excellent value for money.

pruning
general term for various techniques of removing branches. We employ shigo`s recommendations for compartmentalization (To prevent infection which might damage the rest of the tree).

formative pruning
taking control of the trees growth at an early stage in its development reducing the need for heavy pruning in the future: eg pollarding.

shaping
hedges, trees and shrubs..

cable bracing
a method adopted when trees become structurally unsound. This will prolong the life and shape of the tree.

thinning
for when the crown has become too thick, blocking light out for other plants or houses, selectively removing excessive branches.

reducing
removing height and reshaping. Typically used in leaning and improperly weighted trees and to protect utility lines - eg: BT.

lifting
removal of branches at base of tree, eg over pathways and driveways.

section felling
with large or heavy material been removed from the tree the surrounding features and structures are protected by roping down pieces safely. i.e. overhanging greenhouses/ roads.

dead-wooding
as it says removing the dead wood to prevent damage below and to the tree, as a source of infection for pathogens.

stump-grinding
mechanical extraction of the stump. Requires a minimum access width.

planting
we can plant for you.

estate, parks & gounds management
large contracts covering all aspects of tree surgery, eg: highways or environment agencies.

housing association work
working for residents or comities.

recycling
of all our waste, we use recycled materials whenever possible.

for sale
logs and clean wood chips for play areas.

tree inspections and surveys
carried out for suspected diseased or over mature trees which have become structurally unsound.