Consultancy Services

Tree Inspections and Surveys
Wharton Arboriculture Ltd provides a number of levels of tree inspections and surveys from initial walk through surveys to detailed internal decay detection.

Tree Risk Assessment, Management and Policy
Wharton Arboriculture Ltd offers professional tree risk assessments to assist landowners or managers to minimise the risk of damage or injury caused by trees in their care. We also assist in the preparation of tree management plans and policy.

Quantified Tree Risk Assessment
The Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) system applies established and accepted risk management principles to tree safety management. Our consultants are qualified and competent in the use of QTRA.

Tree Preservation Orders, Planning and Appeals
Wharton Arboriculture Ltd is able to provide advice on all aspects of TPO’s including the making, serving and administration of Orders, an assessment of the legality, viability and enforceability and appropriateness of an Order, and can make representations to the LPA in respect of works.

BS5837 Surveys and Reports for Development
Wharton Arboriculture Ltd provides tree reports in line with British Standard 5837:2005 'Trees in Relation to Construction - Recommendations', which are designed to aid the retention and protection of trees where suitable and maximising the chances of a success.

Government Support & Advice
Wharton Arboriculture Ltd provides an arboricultural consultancy service to several local authorities within the Midlands. Having previous experience of working within the public sector, both in the planning and tree management, we understand the considerable public pressure in relation to how trees are managed by local authorities.

Ancient and Veteran Tree Management
Wharton Arboriculture Ltd is involved in the preparation of ancient and veteran tree management reports and surveys in order to safeguard historic trees.

Arboricultural Mortgage and Insurance Reports
It is commonly recognised that the presence of trees which are well maintained and located appropriately on a highway or in the garden, can significantly increase the value of a property and enhance the amenity of an area.

High Hedge Complaints and Appeals
Wharton Arboriculture Ltd is regularly instructed by local authorities to investigate high hedge complaints in order to formulate remedial notice where required.