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Highland Tree Doctors

Common Tree Problems

  1. Mature Tree Crown DiebackCanopy dieback - when the tree canopy starts to die off suddenly. Often caused by problems with the tree roots eg building works damaging the roots or soil compaction. Click the image on the right to view.

    WarningYou need a tree surgeon urgently. Contact us now!

  2. Fungus – most fungi are a healthy part of a tree life. However, some fungi are deadly and can cause the tree to fall.

    WarningIf you have one of these fungi on your trees, call us now! The tree could be dangerous and could fall suddenly.

     

    Honey Fungus
    Armillaria spp.

    Giant Polypore
    Meripilus giganteus

    Ustulina deusta
    Ustilina deusta

  3. Hanging branches – broken branches can get caught up in the tree. Sometimes, these branches can threaten people or property underneath. We can remove these branches easily, give us a call.

     

  4. TPOs (Tree Protection Orders) and tree conservation areas – We can provide advice and help in applyign for permission from the Local authority to work on trees protected by Tree Protectuiion Orders or in Tree Coservation areas. Call us today!
  5. Trees and buildings - we can provide advice and practical help when trees get too close to buidlings or when new buildings need to go in and tree roots are in the way. Call us for some down to earth and practical help.

    Elm dismantle

  6. Bats in trees – we can provide advice and suveys (Stage 1, 2 &3) if there is a chance that bats might be present in trees. You may asked to do this work by the planning authority if you are planning to fell mature trees.