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London Tree Surveys

Indigo Surveys — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:19 +0000

Whether you are purchasing a new home, concerned about tree safety or applying for planning permission, Indigo Surveys’ specialist Arboricultural Consultants will tailor a survey and report for your needs.

We work regularly with Homeowners, Homebuyers, Solicitors, Insurers, Local Authorities, Developers, Construction Companies, Architects etc., to provide straight forward and simple advice on Trees.

Operating throughout London and beyond, our Arboricultural Survey Services include Visual Tree Risk Assessments, Tree Mortgage Reports, Tree Mapping, Tree Constraints Plans, BS5837 Arboricultural Assessments and more…

We are client focused and have good working relationships with the Local Authorities (inc. Tree Officers) and closely linked industry professionals meaning a well rounded approach to your project. Our open dialogue approach keeps you informed of progress and we aim to react quickly to project enquiries, undertake surveys promptly and we keep our prices competitive.

We are more than happy to provide you with free verbal advice and review any information you wish to send us initially. In the meantime, check out our website sections for further information, i.e. our Tree Consultant or BS5837 Tree Report services.

We can be contacted on 0333 123 7080 or info@IndigoSurveys.co.uk and look forward to hearing from you.

Starling Murmurations

Indigo Surveys — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:02 +0000

Fantastic natural event in the form of a Starling Murmuration at Sunset…

So here is the first of the 2012 Indigo Surveys Blog informative posts in the form of a simple link to a good YouTube example – a Starling Murmuration at sunset in Suffolk: Starling Murmuration.

We hope this is of interest and welcome feedback as well as links to any more interesting Ecological based sources. Feel free to contact us - 0333 123 7080 or email to info@indigosurveys.co.uk.

2012 Arboricultural and Ecological Blog…

Indigo Surveys — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:12:45 +0000

Happy New Year & Welcome to 2012…

Here’s hoping that 2012 will be a focused and prosperous one for all, keep visiting the Indigo Surveys Blog for new advice and relevant information relating to Trees and Ecology.

This year’s blog posts will include links to relevant and interesting social media as well as bespoke guidance on legislation and Arboriculture / Ecology in general.

For now, click to see some relevant introductory information relating to BS5837 Tree Surveys or Ecological Assessments our website sections and visit again for future posts. Feel free to contact us for friendly project advice - 0333 123 7080 or email to info@indigosurveys.co.uk.

Tree Preservation Orders | Birmingham TPO

Indigo Surveys — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:24 +0000

If you are a home or land owner or are working on behalf of a client who may own trees, you may be aware of Tree Preservation Orders (continually refereed to as TPOs) and the potential considerations which they present.

As Tree Consultants operating throughout the West Midlands, we work regularly with Homeowners, Homebuyers, Solicitors, Insurers, Local Authorities, Developers, Construction Companies, Architects etc., to provide advice on Trees and TPOs.

A TPO is an order made by your Local Planning Authority to safeguard the amenity provision of trees (sometimes tree groups / land areas) or woodlands which are considered appropriate for protection. Simply put, TPOs are used to prohibit the (1) cutting down, (2) uprooting, (3) topping, (4) lopping, (5) wilful damage or (6) wilful destruction of the trees or woodlands without the LPA’s consent.

Many Local Authorities have website sections relating to Trees and more specifically, such as with Birmingham City Council, advice relating to the implementation of tree preservation (Tree Preservation – Birmingham City Council). Furthermore, an online search allows you to check the presence of TPOs and/or location within a Conservation Area (TPO Check – Birmingham City Council).

The presence of a TPO can be a material consideration in a number of circumstances, i.e. proposed works to trees, construction at site. You should take further advice in order to comply with legislation and carry out the necessary action.

Should you require assistance, we are client focused with good Local Authorities relationships (inc. Tree Officers), this allows us to bring a swift resolve to TPO matters and advise on the appropriate action.

We are more than happy to provide you with free verbal advice and review any TPO documents you wish to send us initially. In the meantime, check out our website sections for further information, i.e. our BS5837 Information or BS5837 Tree Report services.

Feel free to contact a Tree Consultant on 0333 123 7080 or info@IndigoSurveys.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you.

2011 Revision to BS5837

Indigo Surveys — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:34 +0000

Latest revision to BS5837 ‘Trees in Relation to Construction Recommendation – Consultation’

The current copy of the guidance was published in 2005 which has been ‘fully revised by a specialist panel’. Public consultation closed in June 2011 and the new revisions are eagerly anticipated which will update on the currently tested 2005 version.

Particular mention of changes include recognition for:

• All situations where trees might be impacted by construction related changes;

• Young trees and their importance to canopy cover and climate adaptation;

• Associated guidance, i.e. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) work programme;

• The importance of new landscaping in the design process rather than as a planning condition; and

• Recent changes in construction methods and updates to the Building Regulations.

BSI detail the history of BS5837 such that “the first edition of the standard was published in January 1980 as a ‘code of practice’. In December 1991 the standard was published as a ‘guide’. In September 2005 it was published with an upgraded status of ‘recommendations’. In May 2011 the draft will be published for industry comment.”

Click the link for current Tree Survey Information or BS5837:2005 Trees in Relation to Construction Recommendations – Consultation for BSI details on the revisions.

Explore and Discover our Forests and Woodlands

Indigo Surveys — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:00:55 +0000

ForestXplorer – Forestry Commission iPhone App

The Forestry Commission has launched a great new free iPhone App which helps you explore England’s forests.

It helps you find new places, plan your visit, navigate around the forests and woodlands with the useful ability to identify tree species and search by tree type of by identifying the features such as leaves and bark type.

The app seems to be a great tool to help discover our forests and woodlands and enjoy the features within them. The addition of directions, opening times and contact details for further advice seems to be well received with some good reviews so far.

You can view and download the ForestXplorer App from iTunes.

Tree Reports in Coventry

Indigo Surveys — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:54 +0000

Indigo Surveys provide specialist Arboricultural Consultancy services throughout the West Midlands. Quote requests relate to a wide range of project types and are received from a multitude of clients (Homeowners, Land Owners, Estate Managers, Architects, Planning Consultants, House Builders, Solicitors, Engineers and other professionals).

With a proven track record for the provision of Tree Surveys and Tree Reports, our clients provide constant referrals and repeat business, likely due to our cost effective and unique project specifications and supporting documents.

Our wide range of arboricultural services are tailored to each project and include the following:

Tree Stock Analysis (H&S / Risk Management)
Tree Work Programmes
Homebuyer Tree Reports
Tree Surveys for Planning
BS5837 Tree Reports.

Some additional information relating to our Arboricultural services can be found by linking to our Tree Consultant or Tree Report website sections. However, for free and friendly project advice please contact the team directly - 0333 123 7080 or email to info@indigosurveys.co.uk.

The bloomtrigger Project

Indigo Surveys — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:02 +0000

An excellent idea which promotes and encourages the protection and provision of the Earth’s rainforests. Additional details explaining the concept and implementation of their pilot project are outlined on the bloomtrigger project website.

A concept which all started from “a passion for protecting rainforests”, the founders believe that “BloomTrigger has the potential to play a key part in the solution to stopping global deforestation”.

BloomTrigger are providing a clear step towards the cost-effective action against climate change, essentially “a simple, affordable and creative way for people to protect rainforest!”.

They are currently working on the pilot project in collaboration with 5 primary schools which will raise £5,000 to protect 50 hectares of rainforest.

bloomtrigger are looking for individuals and organisations to get in touch to become a part of the pilot project.

The bloomtrigger Pilot

West Midlands Tree Reports

Indigo Surveys — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:35 +0000

Indigo Surveys are a specialist provider of Tree Report services throughout the West Midlands. Quotes are requested for a wide range of reasons by a multitude of clients (Homeowners, Project Managers, Architects, HouseBuilders, Solicitors, Engineers and other professionals).

With a proven Tree Consultancy track record, our clients provide Indigo Surveys with constant referrals and repeat business, likely due to our cost effective and site specific Tree Surveys and supporting documents. The wide range of Tree Report services are tailored to each project and include the following:

Tree Risk Assessment Reports
Homebuyer Tree Surveys
Subsidence / Insurance Tree Inspections
BS5837 Tree Reports.

Additional information relating to our Arboricultural services can be found by linking to our Tree Consultant or Tree Report website sections.

The team can be contacted for free and friendly project advice - each arboriculturist is client focused with a proven track record and is familiar with the geographic area - 0333 123 7080 or email to info@indigosurveys.co.uk.

Tree Surveys in Merseyside

Indigo Surveys — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:00:26 +0000

Indigo Surveys arboriculturial consultants provide site specific and tailored solutions to each project; it is this which has established our delivery of Tree Surveys and Arboriculture Advice with individuals and professionals throughout the UK (inc. Homeowners, Architects, Planning Consultants, Engineers, Solicitors etc.).

Operational throughout Merseyside, Indigo Surveys have tree arboricultural consultants who specialise in a wide range of arboricultural solutions which are utilised throughout the UK. These include H&S Tree Risk Surveys, Tree Insurance Inspections, Homebuyer Tree Reports, Tree Stock Plans, BS5837 Tree Surveys and scaled planning tree plan/drawings (Tree Constraints Plan and Tree Protection Plan).

We provide site specific specifications and quotations for each project. Additionally, example documents are available which demonstrate our commitment to quality advice, these include our Tree Survey data tables, Tree Report summaries and Tree Plans.

An introduction to our Arboricultural Services can be found at our Tree Consultant website section; feel free to contact the team for free and friendly project advice and any of your based Arboricultural Consultancy queries on 0333 123 7080 or email to info@indigosurveys.co.uk.