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Still Standing

Still Standing

Still Standing Storm Arwen caused a LOT of damage – to buildings, homes, vehicles, landscapes. Some damage was repairable, but most irreparable. Homes were left without power. The wind blew at almost 100mph in places and is estimated to have caused £3 million...
Ash(es) to Ashes

Ash(es) to Ashes

Ash(es) to Ashes We love what we do at Newcastle Tree Services. Here we have various Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) trees with Chalara fraxinaea, also known as Ash dieback disease. All of the diseased trees were removed and their branches burned. The main stems were...
No Waste Here

No Waste Here

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.We identified the parasitic fungus Honey fungus and boot lace fungus in and around the...
Rare Find: Devils tooth

Rare Find: Devils tooth

Rare Find: Devils tooth Steve, Checo & Jack made a huge find of a rare fungi on Saturday.Whilst climbing a veteran Quercus robur (Oak) they discovered growing throughout the crown, fruiting bodies of Hydnellum peckii. Also known as Devils tooth.So called because...
Meet our new team member… a MEWP!

Meet our new team member… a MEWP!

Meet our new team member… a MEWP! The new Arboricultural Code of Practice advises the use of MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) when a risk assessment has determined that a MEWP, rather than climbing from ground level, is the appropriate access method for...
Edible Fungi – Dryads Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus)

Edible Fungi – Dryads Saddle (Polyporus Squamosus)

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...