Martin Dobson Associates

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 qualified to advise on technical aspects of tree management whereas a tree surgeon is qualified to carry out the practical side of tree maintenance.

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

• Advice on how to obtain permission to fell or prune 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