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Tree Surgeon in Spilsby

Tree surgery for gardens, farms and businesses around Spilsby, on the edge of the Wolds east of Horncastle.

Spilsby is a market town east of Horncastle, set on slightly raised ground at the south-western edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, looking out over marsh and fen towards the coast. It has held a market for more than 700 years, and its centre, around the market place and the Buttercross, is a conservation area designated by East Lindsey District Council in 1972.

If your tree is in the conservation area, six weeks' written notice to the council is needed before felling, topping or lopping anything with a trunk over 75mm across at 1.5m high. Some trees elsewhere in the town have Tree Preservation Orders. Our guide to tree preservation orders explains how to check, and Will or John will flag it at the site visit if they think a tree may be protected.

The countryside around Spilsby is a mix of Wolds farmland to the north and flatter land to the south, with field trees, hedgerows and shelter belts on exposed ground. Big field trees and roadside ash are a common reason for calls, especially after winter storms. On farmland and soft ground, the 13m 4x4 MEWP and the tracked spider lift reach trees that would otherwise need a full climb, which is safer with dead or damaged wood.

In town, the work is mostly domestic tree surgery: reductions, deadwood removal, hedge work and removing trees that have outgrown gardens. For larger jobs see tree felling and removal and MEWP access work, and for farms and businesses see commercial tree work. Trees near overhead lines need utility arboriculture and line clearance. Ring Will on 07506 185049 or John on 07538 128890, or send the details through the contact page. Site visits are free and quotes are no obligation.