How to Maintain Trees Between Professional Visits

Reading the signs carefully

Tree condition cannot be judged from one symptom in isolation. Leaf loss, fungi, dead branches or bark changes can have several causes, including weather, soil compaction and species-specific behaviour. Look for change over time and consider what is close enough to be affected. Do not stand beneath unstable branches or disturb damaged roots to investigate them.

• Take dated photographs from the same safe viewpoint.
• Avoid attaching heavy items or damaging bark with mowers and strimmers.
• Keep soil levels stable and do not store heavy materials over roots.

When an inspection is sensible

Arrange an on-site assessment when changes are substantial, sudden or close to people, buildings, roads or neighbouring property. An initial visit for a quotation is not automatically a formal arboricultural report. Tell James David Forestry Ltd if a planning, mortgage, insurance or legal decision requires written technical evidence so the correct type of inspection can be discussed.

How James David Forestry Ltd can help

James David Forestry Ltd works across Liverpool, Merseyside, Wirral, Ormskirk and Lancashire. We assess the actual tree, access and surroundings before recommending work. Clear photographs can be useful for initial guidance, but some questions need a site visit and we will not diagnose a dangerous or diseased tree from website information alone.