Areas Covered
Tree Surgeon in Woodhall Spa
Tree surgery for one of the most wooded villages in Lincolnshire, where many trees are protected by the conservation area.
Woodhall Spa is about six miles south-west of Horncastle, so it is a short drive for Will and John. Trees are central to the place. East Lindsey District Council's conservation area appraisal describes the woodland setting as the key element of the village's character, with broad tree-lined avenues and substantial late Victorian and Edwardian houses in spacious plots.
The Woodhall Spa conservation area was designated in 1991 and covers a large part of the village. Inside it, trees with a trunk more than 75mm across at 1.5m high are protected, and six weeks' written notice to East Lindsey District Council is needed before felling, topping or lopping. Some trees also have Tree Preservation Orders. Planning a job here usually means getting the paperwork in early, and our guide to tree preservation orders sets out the process.
The village sits on a patch of sandy gravel, which supports the pines, oaks and birch you see in the Pinewoods at its centre and in Ostler's Plantation to the east. In gardens, that means a lot of mature Scots pine, oak and birch, often large trees close to houses. Birch bleeds sap if it is cut as the sap rises, so pruning is best planned for late summer to mid-winter.
Typical work here is crown reduction and thinning to let light into gardens, deadwood removal over drives and paths, and careful climbing and sectional dismantling where a big tree is too close to a house to fell. The 23m tracked spider lift fits through a standard gateway, which helps in the larger gardens, and you can read more about MEWP access work. See also domestic tree surgery and tree felling and removal. 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.
Why New Leaf Arb
- Two NPTC qualified arborists, Will and John
- £10 million public liability insurance
- 23m tracked spider MEWP and 13m 4x4 MEWP
- Free site visits and no-obligation quotes
FAQs
Common questions
Do I need permission for tree work in Woodhall Spa?
Often, yes. Much of the village is a conservation area, so six weeks' notice to East Lindsey District Council is needed for most work on trees over 75mm across. Some trees also have TPOs.
Can you deal with large pines close to a house?
Yes. Large trees near buildings are reduced or taken down in sections, either climbed or from the tracked spider lift, with each piece lowered under control.
When is the best time to prune birch?
Late summer to mid-winter. Birch bleeds heavily if cut while the sap is rising in late winter and spring.