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Offering all aspects of tree surgery, hedge cutting and any work at height.
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01/08/2026

Another cracking job ticked off this week. 💪🌳

This lovely mature hornbeam hedge was reduced by around 4 feet all the way round before being given a full trim on the sides, bringing it back under control while keeping it looking natural and healthy.

As always, nothing goes to waste. Every bit of arisings was chipped on site, with the woodchip being passed on to local farmers and members of the public to be reused.

It’s always satisfying standing back at the end of a job like this and seeing the difference. A great effort from the team and, most importantly, another very happy customer.

📞 If your hedges, trees or garden are starting to get out of hand, get in touch with Bark and Branch Tree & Garden Services for a free, no-obligation quotation.

25/07/2026

Another large dead weeping willow safely removed a couple of weeks ago, now waiting for the stump to be ground out in the autumn. 🌳

Unfortunately, this tree was showing clear signs of honey fungus and, combined with the prolonged drought last year, it simply never recovered. Over time it became structurally weak, leaving it unsafe to remain in place.

Due to the location of the tree, every section was carefully dismantled and lowered under control to ensure there was no damage to the surrounding garden or property.

All arisings were removed from site, leaving everything clean and tidy for the client.

Another safe, professional job completed and, most importantly, another happy customer. 💪🌿

📍Covering Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Totnes and the surrounding South Hams.

📞 Get in touch for all aspects of tree surgery, hedge work and landscaping.

04/07/2026

Another big job completed yesterday. 💪🌳

This mature Horse Chestnut tree, protected by a TPO, had unfortunately died as a result of honey fungus. Following the necessary permissions, we carefully climbed and dismantled the tree in sections to ensure it was removed safely and efficiently.

Before any work began, we carried out thorough bird and bat checks to make sure no protected wildlife would be disturbed.

Once the tree was down, all arisings were chipped, the timber was neatly stacked for the customer, and the stump was ground out, leaving the site clean and tidy.

A long, busy day from start to finish, but another job completed safely, professionally, and with some very happy customers.

If you need advice on dangerous, diseased, or protected trees, get in touch with Bark and Branch Tree & Garden Services for a free quotation.

A big thank you to Beaver Teeth Services for the use of there stump grinder as always an absolute pleasure thank you.

11/06/2026

What a job. 💪🌲🏉

After two weeks of hard work, one of the biggest projects Bark and Branch has ever undertaken is now complete at Salcombe Rugby Club.

18 large Macrocarpa trees have been carefully climbed and reduced due to increasing safety concerns for both the rugby pitch and the neighbouring properties. Every piece of timber was handled with care, and rather than removing the trees entirely, the remaining stems have been retained as valuable habitat poles that will provide homes for birds, bats, insects and other wildlife for many years to come.

This project has pushed us to our limits at times. Long days, plenty of challenges, and a huge amount of teamwork from everyone involved. I couldn’t be prouder of the lads for the effort, professionalism and determination they have shown throughout.

The weather certainly hasn’t made things easy either. We’ve battled through high winds, heavy rain and some challenging conditions to get the project completed safely and professionally.

On a personal level, this one means a lot. 🦀

Thank you to Salcombe Rugby Club for putting their trust in us, and thank you to everyone who has supported Bark and Branch on our journey.

Although the main works are now complete, you may still see us around the club over the next few days carrying out final tidy-up works, removing remaining material and making sure everything is left neat and tidy.

Here’s to the next challenge. 🌳

A massive thank you to Nicholas Rowell Haulage, Rt Farm & Industrial Buildings Limited and TP Tree Works we couldn’t have done it without you all.

05/06/2026

This week we started one of our biggest jobs to date for Salcombe Rugby Club, removing 18 large Monterey Cypress (Macrocarpa) trees due to increasing safety concerns for both the rugby pitch and the neighbouring properties opposite the club.

Rather than removing them entirely, every tree is being carefully climbed and reduced to approximately 10 metres in height, allowing the remaining stems to become valuable habitat poles for birds, bats, insects and other wildlife for many years to come.

What makes this job even more special for me is that 16–17 years ago I proudly pulled on the Salcombe Rugby Club shirt and loved every minute of playing there. To now return as the owner of Bark and Branch Tree and Garden Services, carrying out one of the club’s largest tree management projects, is something I’m incredibly proud of.

It’s a reminder that with hard work, determination and a bit of belief in yourself, dreams really can come true.

19/05/2026

Big things happening at Bark and Branch! 🌳 We’re excited to announce the latest addition to the team — our new MEWP! Perfect for those awkward, hard-to-reach jobs where ladders just aren’t enough. Operated hire now available, so give us a call for availability and pricing. Let’s get the job done safely and properly. We are fully qualified and insured to take on any and all jobs.

06/05/2026

A rare Saturday job we carried out for a commercial client, we removed 2 large dead trees, 2 large sycamores over a sub station, many small sycamore saplings and a 5 meter crown raise over a large parking area. All in all a job well done and some very happy clients.

27/04/2026

This week’s newest apprentice 🌳💪

Took my little girl out quoting and surveying with me this week… safe to say she’s already better at spotting things than I am 👀😂

While I was checking structure and defects, she was busy inspecting the important stuff… including discovering some “gernadooma” growing on a tree 🍄 (Ganoderma applanatum) for anyone interested, this bracket fungus is a wood decaying fungus that causes fatal and incurable diseased called either white rot, or but rot. This cheeky stuff will slowly hollow the tree from the inside out.

Reminds you why we do it though, not just the work, but getting out in nature, slowing things down, and seeing it all through fresh eyes 🌿

Give it a few years and she’ll be pricing jobs and running the crew 😅

Bark and Branch Tree and Garden Services
Raising the next generation of tree surgeons… whether they like it or not 😉

23/04/2026

It’s nesting season 🌿🐦
Means a lot of tree work has to be approached carefully this time of year, and in some cases, left completely alone.
We always check properly before starting anything, because protecting wildlife matters just as much as the job itself.
That said, there’s still plenty we can help with:
✔️ Hedge trimming
✔️ Garden tidy ups
✔️ Maintenance work
✔️ Problem trees (where safe to do so)
Got a few spaces coming up over the next couple of weeks if anyone needs anything sorted 💚🍂

20/04/2026

Some jobs mean more than others 🤍
This tree stood in a local pet cemetery for years… part of a place filled with love, memories, and the tiniest (but biggest) members of people’s families 🐾 When it sadly had to come down, it didn’t feel right for it to just disappear.
So instead… part of it was turned into something that can stay 🤍
A bench. A place to sit. To remember. To feel close again.
There’s something really special about giving something a second life like this, especially somewhere that means so much to people.
Not just cutting trees down… but creating something from them 🌿
Proper proud of this one ❤️

Address

Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge
TQ7

Telephone

+447508956109

Website

https://barkandbranchtreeandgardenservices.co.uk/

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