Modern Tree Removal: Using Mechanised Solutions to Work Safer, Smarter and More Sustainably

Tree removal has changed significantly over the last decade. While traditional climbing and sectional dismantling still have their place, modern projects increasingly demand greater control, improved safety and reduced environmental impact. That’s where mechanised solutions come into their own.

It’s one of the most common questions homeowners ask and one of the easiest to get wrong. Cutting down a tree without the correct permission can lead to fines, enforcement action and an order to replant.

The answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on the tree, its location and its condition.

Below is a clear guide to help you understand when permission is required and when it is not.

How to Plan Garden Improvements, Tree Care and Landscaping Projects for the Year Ahead

The New Year offers a rare pause in the gardening calendar — the perfect moment to step back, reassess your outdoor space, and plan meaningful improvements for the seasons ahead.

We’re pleased to welcome Michelle to Beechwood Trees and Landscapes as our Business Development and Bid Writer.

Michelle brings extensive experience across business development and commercial relationship management, with a track record built on two things that matter in our world: trust and delivery. 

One Trusted Contractor. A Complete Range of Services.

Over the years, many of our clients have come to us for one specific service, often tree work, and been surprised to discover just how much more we can support them with.

Overnight, much of the Midlands experienced a period of severe weather, with strong winds followed by snow and freezing conditions.

As is often the case after this type of weather event, our teams have been responding to emergency call outs this morning involving damaged trees, fallen branches, and windblown timber affecting roads, footpaths, and properties.

As site clearance and infrastructure programmes ramp up across the UK, many contractors, developers and facilities managers face the same challenge. Workloads increase, programmes tighten, and the right people and plant are not always available when they are needed most.

At Beechwood Trees and Landscapes Ltd, we support our clients through these peak periods by providing operated specialist machinery, backed by competent, qualified and experienced operators.

In recent years, the construction and infrastructure sectors have undergone a clear shift in what clients value from their contractors and supply chains.

Clients are no longer focused solely on lowest cost or basic compliance. Instead, they are looking for partners who can consistently deliver safety, quality, transparency, and long-term value across their assets

In April 2025, the Environment Agency (EA) introduced new annual charges for waste exemptions, a move that initially created uncertainty across the arboricultural sector.

The changes raised questions about T6 exemptions and whether contractors engaged in chipping wood would now face added costs or regulatory burdens.

Beechwood Trees and Landscapes Ltd is proud to announce the successful renewal of our partnership with Erewash Borough Council, having secured the Arboricultural Services Framework for the third time running.

This repeated appointment is not only a significant win for Beechwood but a clear vote of confidence in our performance, compliance, and value delivery in the local authority tree maintenance sector.

This year has been one of growth, momentum and continued investment in the future of our industry. Take a look at our wrapped video linked below!

Learn how tall common UK conifers grow, what affects their height, and practical tips for planting and maintaining them in your garden.

Discover the best logs for wood burners and open fires in 2025. Learn which firewood lasts longest, burns cleanest, and delivers the best value — plus details on Beechwood’s logs sold by the tonne.

A detailed look at how Beechwood removed 36 unstable poplars at Britannia Park using mechanical methods and eco-plugs for low-impact, long-term management.

Autumn used to be predictable: cooler days, a sharp drop in temperature, and the steady shift from green canopies to deep gold and rust. Across the UK, 2025 has delivered yet another mild autumn — softer temperatures, fewer early frosts, and trees hanging onto their leaves far longer than expected.