Arborist Blog
Still Standing
Here we have two conifer trees – damaged by the recent Storm Arwen. Still standing but as their root plates were moved in the storm they – like other trees damaged in the storm – need to be…
Ash(es) to Ashes
Here we have various Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) trees with Chalara fraxinaea, also known as Ash dieback disease. The Newcastle Tree Services team safely removed the trees, burned the branches and…
Fungi ID
The Newcastle Tree Services team come across a lot of different fungi during our tree work across Newcastle and Northumberland. Here’a a common fungi that’s also edible.
No Waste Here
At Newcastle Tree Services we strive to eliminate waste and try to recycle or upcycle whenever possible. Take this Fraxinus excelsior (Ash tree) in Gosforth for example.
Rare Find: Devils tooth
Whilst climbing a veteran Quercus robur (Oak) Steve, Checo & Jack discovered this rare fungi, Hydnellum peckii (Devils tooth), growing throughout the crown.
Be an Excellent Listener
We can go throughout our whole day entertaining small talk. While this can be comforting, it can be almost entirely empty and tiresome.
Meet our new team member… a MEWP!
We welcome to the team… wait for it… a brand new MEWP to make a dangerous job safer. For occasions when a risk assessment has determined that a MEWP, rather than climbing from ground level, is the appropriate access method for the work.
Edible Fungi – Dryads Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus)
Rumour spread my village yesterday that fungi was growing in our local woods and that it might be edible. Having never actually cooked or ingested with foraged mushrooms myself I went in to the woods with Rachel and Baxter the dog to…
Solid Oak Bench
Here we have a Solid Oak Bench made from an Oak tree we felled last year near Bassenthwaite in Cumbria. It can be used in an entrance hallway or wherever you like. This piece can be reproduced by the Origins team for £450.
Tree Planting
Just last week the Newcastle Tree Services team were last week busy planting trees for our planet. That is before lockdown. However please feel free to enquire if you have a specific project in mind. We have various species available.
Last Climb Before Lockdown
The Newcastle Tree Services team are feeling pretty grateful to have had a last climb on an emergency job before locking down earlier this week. To all our customers, friends and family…
Thoughts
A few weeks ago I was lying down having a facial and a massage. I could hear the sound of a gurgling stream and scents like lemon and bergamot wafted past my nostrils. And to my surprise I found myself thinking about all sorts of things. Where are these thoughts coming from?!
Crown Reducing in Northumberland
Last week we performed essential crown reducing on an Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) in Northumberland. Steve and Checo climbed for 5 1/2 hours to rebalance and shape this Sycamore tree in Wylam…
Solid Wood Desktops and Shelving
We have available for sale a variety of locally felled species including Sycamore, Oak, Elm, Ash, Yew, Horse Chestnut & Sweet Chestnut. We can cut to size and fit anything you require. Photography by Luke Waddington. Prices range from £90 to £500…
Ash Coffee Table with Hair Pin Legs
Here we have a beautiful piece of sustainable furniture… an ash coffee table with hair pin legs. For sale at £450. Please see inside for height, length and width details. All photography of our Origins products is by Luke Waddington…
Origins Chopping Boards & Serving Platters
Origins solid wood serving platters and chopping boards. For home use or businesses such as restaurants, cafes and other hospitality businesses. Available for sale soon. See details inside to get in touch with any enquiries…
Origins Furniture – Norwegian Style Outdoor Bench
This solid wood Norwegian Style Outdoor Bench is made from Douglas fir, standing on Oak feet. It was photographed by the very talented Luke Waddington. This stand out piece of outdoor furniture is for sale at £1,400…
Origins Furniture – Large Solid Oak Bench
Letting the Oak tree speak its own language in this design. This solid wood table was created from an Oak tree felled on Mitford Estate, Northumberland in 2014. This piece of craftsmanship can be yours for £390…
Origins Furniture – Entertainment / Display Stand
Hand crafted bespoke entertainment table / display stand. The beech tabletop is made from a tree felled in Alston in 2016 and it has a 19mm tempered glass standing legs. This one-off piece can be yours for £750…
Origins Furniture – Hallway Table / Keys Drawer
Hand crafted solid wood table. The top is made from a Sycamore tree felled in 2016 in Alston. The Maple drawer was felled in Gosforth in 2015 and the rounded Oak legs are from Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, felled in 2018.
Fully Insured for Peace of Mind
When working with a professional tree surgeon, it’s important to choose fully qualified arborists with adequate insurance. Newcastle Tree Services Ltd is fully insured with Public and Employers Liability insurance up to £10 million pounds…
High winds tree safety
The Newcastle Tree Services team have carried out lots of tree work in the North East this week following high winds on Tuesday evening. Here are some tips to identify potentially dangerous trees and how to minimise damage in bad weather…
Our 5 most popular news stories of 2019
It’s that time of year again. A time to look back on the previous 12 months. We shared our thoughts and insight a lot during 2019 in the news on our website. Here are the 5 most popular blog stories of 2019…
14 Christmas Tree facts you might not know
Many of us have Christmas trees in our homes over the festive period, but where does the tradition come from? We list some of the most interesting and fun facts about Christmas trees…