Ash Dieback in Sheffield
- 09
- Dec
The Acme team dealing with the current Ash Dieback (ADB) infestation, which results in compromisation of the structural integrity of ash trees in the Sheffield area. So How Serious is Ash Dieback in Sheffield? It is still unclear how far the spread to our area has become, but it is now confirmed that ADB is […]
Continue readingBat Awareness
- 29
- May
Last week, Mark and Paul from our team successfully completed their training in “Bats and Arboriculture”. This interesting day covers the current legislation on bat protection and the legal consequences of interfering with bats and their habitat, which is very often within tiny cracks in trees. It also covered identification of bat roosts using endoscopes, […]
Continue readingAcme at the Arb Show 2018
- 29
- May
Had a great day out at the Acme Arb Ltd annual visit to the Arboricultural Association Show last week. One of the highlights of the day was an inspiring talk from Ted Green MBE on the importance of looking after our veteran and ancient trees and the responsibility that we as arborists have on the […]
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Veteranisation is not new, it’s been around for centuries in the form of pollarding. In this case a storm damaged ash tree has been saved. The unsightly and dangerously damaged trunk has been removed and a more artistic top carved in the shape of a crown or coronet. By doing this it preserves what is […]
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Ancient tree expert links lower than expected engagement to weak protection for special trees Voting opened on the 1st February in the European Tree of the Year contest 2017, but UK organiser the Woodland Trust has warned that entries from the home nations may again fare poorly. Woodland Trust ancient tree expert Jill Butler said: “The […]
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To celebrate St Valentine’s Day, Forestry Commission England has revealed their top 10 reasons why they love trees, along with the top 10 most romantic walks from across the public forest estate. The Forestry Commission is using 14 February to encourage everyone to visit their local forest. Couples are encouraged to take of the top 10 […]
Continue readingTree Surgeons Birds Eye View
- 15
- Feb
Here you can enjoy a tree top view of an arborist in action. This was filmed with a GoPro camera attached to our tree surgeons helmet while at work. If you think its easy work cutting down trees, then this little video may help you think again. If you want to talk to us about […]
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In This video Geoff Walsh takes us through a day in the life of his Sheffield company, ACME ARB Ltd. We see them fell conifer trees, scale and trim a giant oak, and finally clear away and shred the debris. All in a days work. If you require a tree surgeon in the Sheffield area […]
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Just off Piccadilly, London, in the Burlington House courtyard there is a display of tree art. It looks like they have been cut down and bolted together. They have been imported from the mountains of rural China to the heart of London. The Royal Academy of Arts has helped stage this incredible piece of public […]
Continue readingCity Centre Tree Removal
- 22
- Jan
This was an interesting job, removing a tree near the Sheffield City centre, South of the River Don. Access was limited as the enclosed area was trapped between the river Don and the apartment block on Nursery Street. So if you have a tree growing awkwardly and you think it may require removing, give us […]
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