Using PiCUS Sonic Tomography to Assess Internal Decay in a Mature Oak

We were recently instructed to carry out a PiCUS sonic tomography test on a mature Oak tree in a public-use setting, where concerns had been raised about possible internal decay at the base of the stem. Why Visual Inspection Isn’t Always Enough Mature trees can appear perfectly healthy from the outside while significant structural changes […]

Safe Removal of a Large Dead Oak in Dedham

Recently, the Dedham Vale Tree Surgery team was called out to safely remove a large dead oak tree in Dedham that had sadly succumbed to Chronic Oak Decline. This mature oak had reached the end of its life and become structurally unsound, posing a risk to nearby roads and utilities. With the tree overhanging the […]