Ancient and Veteran Tree Management

An ancient tree is one that has lived well beyond its typical lifespan for the species. These trees are often visually striking, carry historic significance, and may help define historic landscapes. They also support a wide range of wildlife, particularly species that depend on the unique decay features found only in trees of great age.

A veteran tree shares many of the same features as an ancient tree but may have developed them through environmental stress or damage rather than simply age. These features — such as hollow trunks, deadwood, and cavities — make veteran trees equally valuable for biodiversity and conservation.

Services we over include:

• Ancient and Veteran tree management

• Retrenchment pruning

• Veteranisation

• Risk assessment and hazard management

• Thinning, planting, harvesting, conservation and pests and diseases