Forest Thinning : Good or Bad?

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What is Forest Thinning? Forest thinning is a method used to restore landscapes’ beauty and encourage trees to thrive! In short, forest thinning is beneficial and a great way to treat woodland and forest spaces that are overgrown and dense with vegetation. Where there are lots of trees in close proximity, there is competition for…

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Tree Pollarding

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Tree Pollarding – What is it? Pruning is a technique used to encourage new growth in younger trees with the removal of dense foliage. Tree Pollarding is a pruning system that cuts back tree branches to the trunk so that it forms a head of bare branches. Pollarding is done to restrict trees from growing…

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The Benefits of Stump Grinding

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Why Is It Important to Remove Tree Stumps? There are multiple reasons you should have a tree stump removed, and stump grinding is not something that should be done by anyone other than a professional. Our team are experienced in the removal of trees and stumps and we have all the right equipment necessary for…

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Replacing Ash Trees After Felling

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The replanting of new trees is always encouraged whether you’re replacing Ash trees after felling or you’re planting brand new trees. At The Tree Doctors, we want to promote replacing trees wherever you can in order to replace diseased trees and woodlands that are facing the impact of diseases like Ash Dieback. With the right…

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Biomass Woodchips – What’s Their Importance?

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Biomass wood chips are an increasingly important source of renewable energy that offer a number of environmental and economic benefits. In this blog, we’ll explore why biomass wood chips are so valuable, and why they are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to fossil fuels. Biomass Woodchips Firstly, it’s important to understand what biomass wood chips…

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The difference between arborists and tree surgeons?

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What is the difference between an arborist and a tree surgeon? I wouldn’t be shocked in the least if you were unsure of who to contact for guidance and support if you are a homeowner or landlord searching for someone to maintain, or manage, the trees, shrubs, and hedges in your garden(s). Therefore, it begs…

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