Tree Surgeons in Silchester
Overview
Silchester is a village of big trees, with oak and birch on the common, the wooded edge of Pamber Forest, and mature specimens in gardens that were once orchards and paddocks. It is also a conservation area, so any work on a tree above a certain size needs six weeks' notice to Basingstoke and Deane first, and a tree surgeon who works here regularly will file that notice for you. Trees near the Roman walls and the amphitheatre are looked after by their owners, but a surgeon should still know where the scheduled monument boundaries are before a stump grinder goes in.
Before you book a tree surgeon
Tree work is dangerous and, in a conservation area, regulated. Both halves are worth asking about.
Are they qualified and insured for the height?
Chainsaw and climbing certificates from NPTC or Lantra, and public liability insurance that actually covers tree work, which not every trade policy does. The Arboricultural Association approves contractors who have shown both.
Is the tree protected?
A tree with a Tree Preservation Order needs the council's consent before work starts, and one in a conservation area needs six weeks' notice to the council first. The fine for skipping that step is the owner's. A good tree surgeon will check for you, and knows which villages here are conservation areas.
Where does the wood go?
Taking timber and chippings away needs a waste carrier registration, the same as for a gardener. Or ask them to leave the logs, since seasoned firewood is worth having.
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