Argyll Forestry Services Ltd

25/05/2026

Bank holiday Monday = business as usual.

Undertaking some preemptive tree removals for FLS in the glorious sunshine in Ardentinny.

Shutdown provided by SSE.
Clever aerial stuff provided by Mitch ‘Danger’ Leckie.
AFS boys doing the prep and tidy up.

💪

12/05/2026

Apologies for the lack of updates, it’s been an extremely busy spell!

We’re fortunate at AFS to be able to work in some nice locations, but we’ve been even more privileged than usual to have been able to spend the whole winter (rain or shine!) in Benmore Botanic Gardens. The job to remove 250 diseased Larch trees is ongoing, and has been some of the most technical and challenging tree work possible, as we pick our way round the incredibly sensitive and scientifically important plant collection.

We’re phasing out works in some areas as the gardens get busy with visitors, but we’ll be back at full steam in the autumn. In the meantime if you’re in the gardens and you hear saws, give the boys a wave 👋 (from a safe distance!)

This level of project simply isn’t possible without wonderful and conscientious staff, plus our merry band of subbies and helpers, plus some newly-acquired key bits of machinery, more about them later! The benmore staff also deserve a mention, as they run around in front of us shutting paths as we move around the place.

Back with further updates soon……..

23/12/2025

We wish all our customers, contract partners, and subcontractors a very merry Christmas and health and happiness in 2026.
Should you require any emergency tree work, please call Ross
on: 07884 434 257
or Email: [email protected]

Call now to connect with business.

24/01/2025

Well the 24th of January 2025 is not a day we’ll forget in a hurry….

Since 7:30 this morning we’ve been diving about trying to keep the roads open. Highlights have included innellan, toward, ardentinny, hells glen, tighnabruaich, Glendaruel, the high road (about 9 times), and many more. Thankfully we’re almost done for the night.

It’s absolutely appropriate to mention my amazing staff, and a phenomenal band of helpers, without whom we wouldn’t have managed.

Arbor-X Archie McBride Advanced Tree care Keith Hodgins , same time tomorrow lads…..? 👀

16/09/2023

The team helping out at the Holy Loch Nature Reserve this morning removing a sycamore from the path. Many thanks also to Rupert Williamson and Dave Petro

24/05/2023

Boys were busy milling some timber for a project today... mill

04/05/2023

AFS team carrying out tree works on a mature ash at Stratheck Holiday Park.
Initially the tree looked healthy with very little dieback in the crown however, tell-tale signs at the base of the tree showed all was not as it should be.
It was noted that there were mushrooms which, on closer inspection were identified as Pholiota squarrosa. A fungus which causes the decay of the roots and stem by degrading the lignin (the strength in the wood), making the tree become unstable leading to possible catastrophic failure without warning.
It was deemed that the tree needed to be felled for safety reasons.(see photos)
A perfect example of why trees needing to be inspected now and then. That being said, not all fungi are bad, there are a number that are good guys that have a special symbiotic (mutually beneficial) relationship with trees.
If you are the owner of a tree and you see any fungi on or around it, it is advised that you get a qualified Arboriculturist to inspect it.
For advice contact Ross:
Tel 07884 434 257 or email [email protected]

29/04/2023

Team AFS carrying out Tree works on trees suffering from Ash Dieback. The trees were in close proximity to caravans and gas tanks and were too dangerous to climb so we worked in partnership with TTB Access for the day. Tight spot for him but team work got the job done. Well done to everyone for a great job.

For all your tree work needs.Contact Ross on 07884434257 or alternatively email [email protected]

18/01/2023

Spot the climber.... John raising to great heights In the 52 acre forest at Taymouth Castle.

30/12/2022

The team at Argyll Forestry Services Ltd would like to thank all our customers for their continued support in 2022 and wish you all the very best of health and happiness for the coming year.

For a free quote please phone Ross on 07884 434257 or email: [email protected]