Martin Dobson Associates

Welcome!

Welcome to the home page of Martin Dobson Associates, arboricultural consultancy. Arboriculture is the practice of caring for non-forestry trees, that is, trees in parks, gardens, or streets, for example.

An arboricultural consultant is qualifed to advise on the technical aspects of tree management - a tree surgeon, on the other hand, is qualifed to carry out the practical side of tree care.

So what kind of things might an arboricultural consultant help with?

  • Advice on how to obtain permission to fell or prune a protected trees
  • Reports to accompany a planning application 
  • Expert Witness evidence when trees are involved in litigation, for example if a tree causes subsidence or personal injury
  • Tree safety inspections and recommendations for suitable tree works