Formby gardens are a different beast — sandy soils, tall Scots pines, and salty winds that batter the canopy. We work across L37 reducing wind-sail on big conifers, removing storm-damaged limbs, and reshaping the leylandii hedges Formby is famous for.
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See the work our team does
Before and after photos from jobs completed by James David Forestry Ltd across Merseyside and Lancashire.
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AfterMeet the team
The people behind your tree work
James
Founder & Operations Director
David
Founder & Lead Climber
Troy
Apprentice
Full range of tree services in Formby
Whatever the tree, whatever the access — our in-house climbers handle every aspect of tree work across Formby and the surrounding Merseyside postcodes. If it involves trees, we do it:
Recent work in Formby
A few of the jobs we've taken on locally — but this is just a snapshot, not a limit.
- Scots pine and conifer reductions for wind-sail
- Leylandii hedge reductions to a manageable height
- Storm clear-ups after coastal weather
- Stump grinding in sandy soil
Much of Formby sits within Conservation Areas and near protected woodland. We’ll check TPOs and give the council notice before work begins.
In-house climbers, own chipper, own grinder — no subcontractors on your Formby job.
Our coverage around Formby
Based in Ormskirk and out on the road every day across Formby and the surrounding Merseyside postcodes (L37 covered weekly.).
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FAQs — Formby
Can you reduce big conifers without killing them?
Yes — we reduce them to a height that suits you while keeping them safe and healthy where possible.
Do I need permission to touch trees in Formby?
Often yes, especially near the pinewoods and Conservation Areas. We’ll check before quoting and handle the notice.
How do you protect lawns and driveways?
Ground-protection boards on grass and tarp drop zones — your patio stays in one piece.
Need a tree dealt with in Formby?
Send a couple of photos and a postcode — we’ll come back with a fixed price the same day. We beat most reputable written quotes.
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