Our Environmental Promise
Each member of our team at Edinburgh Tree Surgeons feel passionate about preserving the environment, lessening our impact on the planet through our work and protecting our wildlife and heritage trees.
The care we take is reflected in our strict environmental policies below. Our business and staff are fully committed to reducing our harm and contributing positively to Edinburgh’s diverse wildlife and ecosystem.
Our Environmental Policies
All our day-to-day green waste is recycled, either using council services or on-site as mulches or composts
Our aim is zero waste, that’s why none of our green waste ever ends up in landfills
All our excess timber is taken to be reused for firewood or lumber
Our environmental office practices include recycled paper products and reduced landfill waste wherever possible.
We also heat our office with our waste wood!
All wildlife legislation is complied with and upheld – particularly the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and its reference to nesting birds. Any work will be scheduled for after birds have fledged if found on inspection or initial works.
Replanting and tree management is encouraged above tree removal, where possible.
We encourage the use of bird and bat boxes to encourage wildlife.
The Edinburgh Tree Surgeons recognise the importance of preserving our heritage trees as wildlife habitats and key species in ecosystems.
Our Waste
Our green waste, including timber, woodchip, lawn clippings and leaves are taken to be recycled and turned into compost, mostly using the sites maintained by Forth Resource Management. In addition, we work with allotment holders to provide them with woodchips and with local businesses to provide logs for firewood and joinery.
Sustainable Contractors
Your environment is respected by our team who will always leave your property, garden or site clean and clear. The legislation in place to protect wildlife and nesting birds is respected, and our green waste is disposed of at certified recycling sites. Reduce, reuse and recycling are important within all aspects of our business to keep our carbon footprint as low as possible. To conclude, you will not regret trusting us in your garden.
Experience Sustainable Horticultural
Services from the Edinburgh Tree Surgeons
Explore our full range of tree and garden services and contact us today to speak with a member of our expert team. We offer every client a free consultation and can organise an on-site visit from one of our professional arborists at a time that suits you.