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Health and safety tree surveys

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture
ACD has recently been working with Horndean, Old Windsor and Bramshott & Liphook parish councils to ensure that they meet their duty of care to users of their land from a tree perspective. This included conducting health and safety tree surveys for parish councils, parks and cemeteries to ensure the trees ... Read More
1st May 2020ACD Environmental

Japanese knotweed emergence

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology, Landscape Architecture
Now is the time to start looking out for signs of Japanese knotweed!   During the winter the plant dies back, but now you will be able to see the bamboo-like stems emerging. Japanese knotweed is an invasive, non-native plant that suppresses other plant growth and therefore it is an offence to ... Read More
17th April 2020ACD Environmental

ACD Graphics Examples

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture
ACD has developed a strong graphics department, specialising in a variety of 2D and 3D programmes. Utilising software which is appropriate to the project and ranging from simple line drawings to fully rendered packages. We are able to tailor our graphics to not only suit the project but also client ... Read More
16th April 2020ACD Environmental

COVID-19 – Business continuity

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Archaeology, Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning
We have spent the past few weeks following developments on the COVID-19 pandemic.   During this period of uncertainty, we’re here to support our clients and to ensure that we can continue to offer arboricultural, archaeological, ecological and landscape architectural consultancy and design services as normal. We are committed to providing our ... Read More
17th March 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Landscape Architecture
Following our series of blogs regarding the variety of factors that need to be considered when specifying trees within residential schemes. We have put together an information sheet with all chapters included.   Please see below to read the information in full.   Specifying Trees in Residential Schemes 2020
4th March 2020ACD Environmental

Whitethorn Gardens, Stoke Mandeville

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by ACD Environmental / / Arboriculture, Ecology, Landscape Architecture
ACD Environmental was excited to attend the official launch of Whitethorn Gardens, Stoke Mandeville. Although a little wet it did not dampen the spirits of those who attended. ACD Environmental started work on this project with Kier Living in 2018, assisting ... Read More
28th February 2020ACD Environmental

Licenced for rare reptile surveys

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by ACD Environmental / / Ecology
In December 2019, Ali Shaw gained her rare reptile licence. ACD Environmental are now pleased to announce that we can carry out rare reptile surveys. There are six species of native British reptiles. Four of these species are widespread and commonly found across the UK: adder Vipera berus, slow worm ... Read More
18th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 5/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Tree Transplanting There are 3 main ways that trees are provided: bare-root, rootball and containerised. The pros and cons of each are summarised in the table below: ... Read More
13th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 4/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Pollution Tolerance Trees planted in urban areas are likely to be exposed to the air pollution produced by motor vehicles. Pollutants include sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide which can contribute to lower rates of photosynthesis in trees, resulting in lower growth rates. Choosing trees tolerant to these chemicals can mitigate the ... Read More
10th February 2020ACD Environmental

Specifying trees in residential schemes – Part 3/5

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by ACD Environmental / / Landscape Architecture
Soil Compaction As soil becomes more compacted from pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the oxygen content of the soil becomes lower and lower over time. The majority of tree roots inhabit the depth where oxygen levels are optimal; by compacting the soil the available rooting volume for the tree lowers, which can ... Read More
7th February 2020ACD Environmental