211 | UK Enterprise Awards 2022 Jun22005 Arbor Cultural Ltd helps its customer to manage their trees in ways that are more sustainable and beneficial to the environment. We speak to Founder Tom Thompson to learn more about the company, and Tom’s passion for trees, in the wake of it being recognised in the UK Enterprise Awards 2022. Arbor Cultural Ltd (Arbor Cultural) helps customers in the Richmond, Cobham, Southampton, Guildford and Cranleigh areas, and the surrounding counties, to manage their trees in a more sustainable way. The company, founded by Tom Thompson, is passionate about promoting the benefits trees can offer, such as improving health and wellbeing, giving us cleaner air, and reducing the impact of flash flooding in extreme weather. With more than 20 years’ worth of combined experience, the team at Arbor Cultural has indepth knowledge of tree surveys, air spading and arboricultural management, as well as industry training and qualifications including LANTRA Professional Tree Inspection (PTI) training. All staff are CSCS cardholders, plus the firm independently holds a wealth of industry accreditations and trade memberships, including Arboriculture Association Professional Member; Consulting Arborist Society (CAS) Member; Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) Associated Member; and International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Tom now heads the Digital Arboriculture Practice (DAP) working group which aims to find the best ways of using digital technology to showcase the importance of trees in urban environments. From tree reports, planning and design, through to construction and ongoing use, this is especially beneficial for arboricultural impact assessments which are closely related to proposed developments. “To promote the social, economic and intrinsic value of trees, we use various systems, and our company always keeps itself up to date with the latest industry developments,” he elaborates. “We use these frequently in day-to-day tree management and tree care.” From homebuyers and land managers, through to local architects and schools, Arbor Cultural Best Sustainable Tree Management Specialists 2022 – Southern England works in all areas of the community to provide informative surveys and reports that aid a better understanding of the field of tree management. There are many different areas of life that require assistance from Arbor Cultural, such as those seeking planning permission for a project on any site which contains or is close to trees. This is because the local authority may require a survey of those trees as part of the application. A BS5837 tree survey covers construction, demolition, design and renovation and, among other things, the location of every tree as well as their sizes, restrictions, management recommendations and health and safety assessments. Arbor Cultural Ltd often performs tree surveys for customers who are concerned about the safety and condition of their trees. This includes surveys for landowners or estate managers who have a legal duty to ensure species are safe and, for commercial premises, which meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Tree condition surveys include the identification of defects, disease and decay with additional services such as decay detection testing available. They can also assess the structural integrity of any trees situated on your land. Before buying a house, many mortgage lenders and insurance companies will require a professional tree survey as part of the assessment process. It is important to arrange a pre-purchase tree survey with qualified arboricultural consultants like those at Arbor Cultural Ltd. This type of survey assesses the trees around the property and will include potential damage from roots or branches; damage caused by tree failure; tree hazard evaluation; subsidence issues related to vegetation; and constraints, conservation and tree preservation orders. Recently, the firm was recognised in the UK Enterprise Awards 2022 and bestowed with the prestigious title of Best Sustainable Tree Management Specialists 2022 – Southern England. This highly sought-after accolade is testament to the hard work and dedication put in by Tom and all the team. “At Arbor Cultural Ltd, we invest into the latest technology to provide quality surveys and convenient access to the results,” he enthuses. “Furthermore, we have been doing some public speaking event and are happy to talk to interested groups about trees, and to improve people’s individual knowledge and understanding.” Contact: Tom Thompson Company: Arbor Cultural Ltd Web Address: www.arbor-cultural.co.uk ARBOR CULTURAL LTD Providing Expertise on your Trees
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