May11
May11
Tree Screw sculpture at Delamore
Whilst at Delamore Houe, I snapped this sculpture carved in to a stump of Scots Pine. I think it’s great. I only wish I’d noted down the artist. Sorry. I also really like the Cast Glass by Helen Slater and the stone Pear by Joe Smith. More of the art is available to see at http://www.delamore-art.co.uk/ 
May11
The Pink Tree
Saw this last weekend at Delamore House in Cornwood. The house was hosting an Art Exhibition with many pieces of art scattered through their fantastic gardens. What a great place. The tree (dead), I’m told, was painted to highlight the devastation that imported pests have created on the Delamore Estate. The Estate recently lost thousands of Larch trees to Phytophthora ramorum that is currently rampaging through the Larch stocks in the South West and other areas. It’s amazing to see. 
May11
Storm damage in Ivybridge
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Some pictures of the absolute carnage caused on Sunday the 29th of April. Two stands of Lawson Cypress dramatically failed from their bases and fell partially onto the main London to Penzance railway closing it for a number of hours. The majority of the trees were winched out on the Sunday to clear the railway line with [...]
Apr17
Stoke Gabriel Churchyard Yew
So here is our magnificent Ancient Yew Tree in Stoke Gabriel Churchyard. We have looked after this tree since our inception in 1997. This one we do for love. It’s the most magnificent tree. God only knows how old it is! William spent the day today shoveling approximately 4 tonnes of woodchip from the churchyard gate spreading it all around the base of the tree. Well done WIlliam. This will provide some nutrients for the roots, help a little with the de-compaction (worms) of the rootsphere, reduce some of the impact of foot traffic beneath and, perhaps most importantly, reduce the drying out of the soil in these arid conditions. Later in the year we will be replacing a shackle that forms part of a bracing system holding up one of the larger lower branches. It will be replaced with a marine grade stainless steel shackle which should last a while in this semi coastal region.
Apr12
Tree Felling for Dart Valley Railway near Galmpton
Here is a great shot of the guys getting ready to fell a large Sweet Chestnut stem at the new Greenway Station site near Galmpton for Dart Valley Railway. For those with a nervous disposition, we’re just getting ready and not about to fell a large tree with a train approaching!!
Mar31
Van Sign Written
And then to top the week off, we had the van sign written. Looks great. The text above the windscreen will be re-done in a larger size.
Mar31
Hedge reduced in Colleton St Mary Near Paignton
Yesterday’s challenge. After an already long day, the guys met the hedge from hell. Yes the sun was shining, but it didn’t make this any easier. A mixed hege full of Dog Rose! Ouch!! The guys looked like overheated pin cushions by the end. The job went well though and the hedge looked great when finished.
Dog rose hedge
Mar27
Dean Prior, Buckfastleigh
Here are some photos of a site that we finished today. Large stumps of Leyland Cypress in the foreground. We estimate that we removed from site over 12 tonnes of timber and 7 tonnes of woodchip. All the timber has gone to a firewood supplier for processing and the woodchip has gone to a local wildlife park for use in the kids play areas and for footpaths. All went well.
Mar6
Topping out a Fir tree in Staverton yesterday
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