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On Friday, I completed my fifth, and final, tree condition inspection of the year for the Camping and Caravanning Club. Over the course of August and September, I had the pleasure of visiting five of the 16 Camping and Caravanning Club sites in Scotland, including, Tree condition inspections are intended to identify distinct defects and…
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In addition to undertaking Callophrys Tree Consultancy projects, I am one of only two Scottish-based arboriculturists registered as an Approved Contractor with Savills Rural as a tree surveyor. This means I am sometimes asked to assist Savills’ staff with tree inspections and surveys. Today was one such occasion. In glorious sunshine, I spent an enjoyable…
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Each year I find my winter bud identification gets stronger and stronger. As with most aspects of tree surveying, the more you do – and the more you encounter on a regular basis – the more proficient you become. This is most certainly true of winter tree identification skills. Beyond the obvious size and colour,…