Business Details
14 Years
experience
Expert Tree Consultancy & Woodland Management Services
Dartforest Tree Works has been delivering expert tree and woodland management services since 2012, combining technical expertise with a deep commitment to environmental conservation. Our team of VETCERT-qualified specialists and professionally certified arboriculturists provides tailored consultancy, advanced decay detection, and habitat restoration solutions for domestic and commercial clients. With rigorous health and safety protocols, cutting-edge equipment like PiCUS Tomographs and Resistographs, and partnerships with ecologists, we ensure trees are managed sustainably while meeting legal obligations.Our experience spans veteran tree preservation, BS5837-compliant surveys, and nationwide woodland management plans, reflecting our ethos of balancing ecological responsibility with client needs. Backed by testimonials praising our professionalism and precision, we serve as custodians of both natural heritage and client trust.
Services
Tree Risk Assessments
Veteran Tree Management
Woodland Management
Habitat Restoration
Tree Decay Detection
LOLER Inspections
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- VETCERT-qualified specialists in veteran tree management
- Advanced decay detection using PiCUS Tomograph and Resistograph technology
- BS5837-compliant tree surveys for development projects
- Tailored woodland management plans for biodiversity enhancement
- Over 20 years combined experience in arboriculture and ecology
What people say
Delighted with the work
Pleased with your work
Great service
Reasonably priced
Clean and tidy
Services
Tree Risk Assessments
Our BS5837-compliant tree risk assessments use Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) methodology to evaluate structural integrity and potential hazards. We employ advanced tools like PiCUS Tomographs and Resistographs to detect decay, ensuring compliance with legal 'duty of care' obligations for property owners. Reports include actionable recommendations for mitigating risks while preserving tree health and ecological value.
Veteran Tree Management
Specialist care for ancient and veteran trees includes decay analysis, structural support, and habitat enhancement. Our VETCERT-qualified consultants develop bespoke management plans to extend tree longevity while maintaining ecological significance. Techniques include soil decompaction, crown management, and creating habitat features like bat roosts and beetle habitats.
Woodland Management
We create tailored woodland management plans following ecological surveys, focusing on biodiversity enhancement and sustainable timber use. Services include habitat creation, invasive species control, and access path development using thinned timber. Our approach balances conservation goals with practical land management requirements for private estates and conservation groups.
Habitat Restoration
Our habitat restoration projects combine rewilding strategies with active management, including wildflower meadow creation and wetland restoration. We develop Biodiversity Management Plans that integrate species reintroduction with existing ecosystems, ensuring long-term ecological balance through monitoring and adaptive management techniques.
Tree Decay Detection
Using specialist equipment like Treetronic ERT and Resistographs, we conduct non-invasive decay analysis to assess tree structural integrity. Our consultants interpret data from electrical resistance tests and sonic tomography to determine safe management options, providing precise diagnostics that inform pruning, bracing, or removal decisions.
People
Aran
Managing Director
BSc (Hons) Arboriculture graduate with 25 years' experience, VETCERT-qualified veteran tree specialist, and Arboricultural Association member. Leads Dartforest Tree Works's technical operations while pursuing postgraduate ecology studies at Oxford University.
James
Senior Consultant
MSc Environmental Technology holder with 20+ years in arboricultural consultancy. Provides technical expertise in tree risk assessment and woodland ecology, combining zoological knowledge with practical conservation experience across UK ecosystems.
Questions
What tree services do you offer?
We provide tree risk assessments, veteran tree management, woodland planning, habitat restoration, decay detection, and LOLER equipment inspections across Devon and the UK.
How do you assess tree safety?
Using BS5837 standards, QTRA risk assessments, and specialist equipment like Resistographs to detect internal decay while considering environmental and structural factors.
Are you qualified for veteran tree work?
Our team includes VETCERT-qualified specialists with specific expertise in preserving ancient trees through tailored management plans and conservation techniques.
Do you work outside Devon?
While based in Devon, we provide services across Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, and nationwide for woodland management and specialist consultancy projects.
How much do surveys cost?
Costs vary by project scale - contact us for a bespoke quote based on your specific requirements for tree assessments or woodland management plans.
