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We love this fabulous illustration by Samantha Galbraith, artistically describing the benefits that trees bring to our World.  Because we share Samantha's passion for trees, we asked her permission to show case this particular illustration and we are extremely grateful that she has kindly agreed that we can.  We ask that you do not download this image [...]

The London i-Tree Project involved hundreds of volunteers conducting the largest city tree survey of its kind in the world. The project highlights just how significant London's trees and woodlands are. They improve the lives of people who live, work and visit the city in many different ways. The benefits measured include air pollution removal, [...]

Walk in the Woods is The Tree Council’s festival to encourage us to get outside and enjoy the beautiful woodlands and trees we have up and down the country. Why not plan a walk with family and friends in woods near you? The bluebells are just beautiful. If you capture the carpet of blue be [...]

When Russell Gibbons, Senior Tree Officer at Elmbridge Borough Council, returned to work after the Easter long weekend he was confronted with the aftermath of Storm Katie. A mature cedar in the grounds of Christ Church, Esher had fallen victim to the high winds, which gusted up to 100 mph in some parts of the [...]

To encourage folk to visit their local forests, The Forestry Commission has come up with their top 10 Reasons to Love Trees. We have a few particular favourites and have chosen our top 5 Reasons to Love Trees. 1. Trees filter and clean the air around us. By absorbing airborne pollution they boost oxygen levels. [...]

When a tree is hanging over the road there’s no time to lose. This was the situation in Forest Hill following the aftermath of Storm Imogen. When Stuart Wells of Connick Tree Care arrived on the scene at 6pm on Tuesday 9th February it was already dark. He immediately contacted the local police station asking [...]

In 1989 Kew took the decision to stop using peat compost to acknowledge the damage and destruction that is being caused to 94% of the UK's peat bogs. The alternative is mulch, which they make themselves at Kew and Wakehurst. It's not just Kew that has seen significant health benefits and growth to the trees [...]

Thankfully no one was hurt when a 70ft Elm tree fell on a five storey block of flats in Hove, East Sussex. Brighton and Hove City Council contacted Connick Tree Care, as their term arboricultural contractor, who they knew from experience would be able to tackle this unusual situation. Although the Elm was approximately 70ft [...]

Over the years we've been able to support many community projects by donating wood chip. The YMCA has been the latest recipients.  The children there are extremely happy to have a softer, safer base under the new swing in their play area. Thank you - Connick Tree Care We were thrilled to receive this lovely [...]

This majestic Cedar Tree was originally condemned due to an 8m crack at a main union of multiple stems. The owners of Brockham Grove were upset at the thought of having to fell such an historic tree and asked for a second opinion, wishing to find a way to save this magnificent tree. Chartered Arboriculturist, John [...]

Connick Tree Care celebrates 30 yearsAn interview with Mike Connick, Managing Director of Connick Tree Care. Q: 30 years is a long time, you must have seen many changes? A: “Yes that is true but from the very first day in business my vision was to create ‘great looking trees that fit their environment’. 30 [...]

Thorpe Park, based in Chertsey, Surrey is an entertainment park claiming the ‘Biggest, Fastest, Tallest’ and, no doubt, scariest rides. Health and Safety is naturally paramount. This doesn’t just apply to the rides, but also the trees. Paul Roberts, Arboricultural Consultant at Connick Tree Care, undertakes an annual health and safety tree survey to trees [...]