Tree surgeons in Pershore

Tree work in Pershore: local notes

• Old plum and apple trees can usually be brought back with renovation pruning spread over a few winters.
• Plums and other stone fruit are best pruned in spring or summer, not in winter, to reduce the risk of silver leaf disease.
• Wychavon's protected trees page lists current response times, so check it before you plan work on a protected tree.

Protected trees in Pershore

Tree Preservation Orders and conservation-area notices in Pershore are handled by Wychavon District Council. Check before any felling or major pruning. A good tree surgeon will check for you, but the legal responsibility sits with the owner. Trees beside public roads are the responsibility of Worcestershire County Council as highway authority. See the council's protected trees page. Our guide to TPOs and conservation areas explains how applications work.

Postcodes covered on this page: WR10.

How to choose a tree surgeon

• Insurance: ask to see a public liability certificate (many firms carry £5m or more), and employers' liability if they have staff.
• Qualifications: chainsaw and climbing work should be done by people holding NPTC (City & Guilds) or Lantra certificates. Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor status is a stronger check.
• A written quote: it should say exactly what will be cut, whether the stump is ground out, and whether waste and logs are taken away.
• Standards: ask whether the work will follow BS3998, the British Standard for tree work.
• Protected trees: a good firm will check for a TPO or conservation area and can make the application. See our TPO guide.

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