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Technical Information

Here we provide links to information and practical guidance on trees and the law, insurance policies, tree work certification systems, tree care and pruning techniques, plus frequent and/or economically significant tree pests and diseases in the UK and elsewhere

These might be useful further reading if you are interested in technical matters relating to trees, gardens and woods

Public Liability Insurance
Tree Surgery - Brief Qualifications Guide
NPTC Tree Work Certificates 
When Different Tree Work NPTC Certificates Apply - Link to PDF
Trees and the Law - a Brief Summary - PDF link
C.O.D.I.T. - Compartmentalisation of Decay in Trees - Dr Alex Shigo - full PDF
Klaus Mattheck - Body Language of Trees - A Handbook for Failure Analysis
ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Application Guide - Link to PDF
Scottish Forestry - How to Apply to Fell Trees (Unless Exemption Applicable)
Scottish Forestry Homepage - Policy, Tree & Woodland Grant Aid, Regulations  
Why, How and When to Perform Tree Pruning - Link to PDF
13 Main Types of Tree Pruning - Link to PDF
Correct Branch Pruning Techniques - 'Target Pruning' - Link to PDF
Government Guidance on UK Tree Pests & Diseases
Identifying Specific UK Tree Pests & Diseases
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