Trees & Arboriculture
Caring for your trees: responsible, professional management—with clarity at every step.
Arboricultural expertise you can rely on
Every tree is a unique living organism. Mismanaging one—through poor advice, rushed planning, or reactive decisions—can cause long-term damage, both ecological and legal.
At Land & Heritage, we help you make confident, well-informed decisions about your trees, whether you’re applying for planning permission, managing a historic estate, or responsible for public land.
Sound familiar?
“I need a BS5837 arboricultural report for planning.”
“I’m on a tight deadline—can you help me move quickly?”
“Are my trees safe—and am I liable if something happens?”
“I’m not sure if my tree surgeon gave me the right advice.”
“I need a long-term care plan, but I’ve got a limited budget.”
“What are my responsibilities as a tree owner?”
If you’ve asked any of these questions—you're not alone. We’re here to help.
Tree surveys for planning (BS5837:2012)
We provide a full suite of tree surveys and reports to support planning applications, in line with BS 5837:2012 – Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction. Our services include:
-
Tree Constraints Plans
-
Arboricultural Impact Assessments
-
Tree Protection Plans
-
Arboricultural Method Statements
We collaborate with your design team to find pragmatic, defensible solutions — balancing development goals with long-term tree retention and landscape value.
Tree risk management
Trees can pose safety risks—but over-removal can create long-term losses. We carry out professional tree risk assessments for landowners, estates, schools, housing associations, and local authorities.
-
Strategic risk management plans
-
Site-specific assessments after storms or structural concerns
-
Clear, evidence-based advice to help you manage your duty of care
CAVAT tree valuations
We apply the Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees (CAVAT) method to assign financial value to individual trees or groups of trees—supporting:
-
Asset management and investment cases
-
Compensation and mitigation planning
-
Public realm improvement schemes
-
Defending trees from unnecessary removal
Tree planting schemes & audits
Tree planting is only successful if it’s properly planned—and properly followed up. We support projects from rural estate enhancement to urban greening:
-
Species selection, planting specs, and aftercare plans
-
Post-planting audits: survival rates, biosecurity risks, and soil suitability
-
Long-term success built into every design
Additional consultancy services
-
Veteran tree and ancient woodland assessments
-
Woodland creation and management plans
-
Local authority tree policies and strategies
-
Public engagement workshops on tree value and care
Why work with us?
At Land & Heritage, we offer more than reports—we offer reassurance. Our arboricultural consultants are highly qualified, deeply experienced, and work within a team that includes landscape, ecological, and heritage specialists.
We understand how trees intersect with planning, development, conservation, and community values—and we help you manage them wisely.
What clients like you say:
Land & Heritage pay attention to the extra special details. You can very clearly see within landscapes they manage, that ancient and veteran trees are given priority focus via leading techniques.
Jeremy Barell
Managing Director at Barrell Tree Consultancy
Land & Heritage are one of the stand-out consultancies that we work with, bringing more to the role than just woodland and forestry.
Dougal Driver
ICF – CEO at Grown in Britain
Let's talk trees
Need support with planning, risk management, or long-term care? We’ll guide you with professionalism, clarity, and integrity.
Call us: 01752 545710
Email us: contact@landandheritage.com