Mark | Arbmark: North Devon Tree Surgeon

08 Jan

Why make life a drag when you can rollllll….!?

Caution: doesn't like bumps! The arbor trolley only comes out a handful of times a year but when it works....think Louie Spence pulling his cabin bag Continue reading

12 Dec

Exmoor looking especially moody today

Ben and I reduced this collapsing Beech which had American WW2 soldiers initials carved into the trunk...not that you could read them but the owner was keen on keeping the tree going as long as we can. #northdevontrees #historictree Continue reading

26 Nov

Biiig Horse Chestnut over the A377

Dropping the last log off before the big winch over... Continue reading

18 Nov

Last of the Autumn colour

Sorbus hupehensis (probably!). Looking great against the blue sky. Enjoy it while you can....they look really boring the rest of the year!! Continue reading

07 Nov

Decay Diagnostics

Happy autumn folks! Meet the only Resistograph you probably will in North Devon.....we can detect and ascertain the extent of decay inside trees. It's been out twice today. Extending our services to provide the most complete tree care service in North Devon. #decaydoesntmeanfell #theresrotinallofus This machine sends a tiny diameter 300mm long drill into the… Continue reading

02 Oct

Early days for Autumn but I give you… Liquidamber styraciflua ‘Worplesden’…!

A medium sized tree for the bigger garden, unless you know a good tree surgeon who can tame it.... Continue reading

13 Sep

Bat check

Bats love Macrocarpa. Plenty of places to hide so we gave this big one a once over to check for loose bark, cavities etc. Bats are protected and highly sensitive to disturbance. Females only produce one live young per year so it's only right to be careful and avoid a hefty fine! Bat fact to… Continue reading

09 Sep