Expert Witness in Arboriculture Where tree related issues are / or have the potential to need legal representation, reports are required to be given as evidence to the courts to assist in them deciding on a case and there may be a need for the consultant to give evidence in the court room. GM Tree Consultants can provide expert witness representation in relation to tree related issues. Gary Marsden has undergone training and is a...
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Generic Tree Advice Topics that we are frequently asked about: When is the right time of the year to prune a tree? Advice on tree selection to plant within a residential garden How often should you have our tree inspected? Tree species identification Advice on tree diseases and fungi identification We are also able to use our contacts to help you obtain additional environmental surveys such as: Bat Surveys Invasive weed species...
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Advanced Decay Detection The instrument works by driving a hardened steel needle – 400mm long with a diameter of 1.1mm & 3mm flat cutting tip – into the tree at a constant speed. If the needle passes through decayed or defective wood (i.e. a crack, decay or entrapped resin) the reading produced is correspondingly lower depending on the extent of decay/defect present. The PD 400 therefore gives an immediate indication of wood...
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