Arboriculture

Expertly managing the lineside estate.

Our Services

What we do

We are an industry-leading supplier of comprehensive tree and vegetation management services.

Integrated delivery, planning and environmental teams allow us to ensure the highest levels of care, safety, and efficiency.

Vegetation Management

Vegetation Management

Our Vegetation Management teams, consisting of highly skilled IRATA rope access and NPTC-qualified arborists, are supported by an extensive fleet of machinery, including RRVs and specialist forestry machinery. This allows us to tackle even the most challenging and complex projects with confidence.
Mechanised Vegetation Management

Mechanised Vegetation Management

We are one of the few contractors in the UK to own and operate a specialised fleet of plant and machinery that enables us to fully mechanise tree and vegetation management.
Ash Dieback Management

Ash Dieback Management

With a fleet of RRVs, including MEWPs and specialist vegetation management attachments, such as forestry grade Grapple Saws, we can safely and efficiently dismantle and remove large volumes of diseased ash during possessions and from third-party land.
Site Clearance

Site Clearance

We provide comprehensive and reliable tree and vegetation site clearance services for both small and large-scale civils and construction projects. Our highly specialised fleet of equipment includes whole tree chippers, forestry machinery, and our On-Track Plant with a variety of attachments such as grapple saws, flails and stump grinders. ‍
Fencing

Fencing

As AFI accredited Principal Contractors, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality boundary, security and environmental fencing and barriers. Our team handles every aspect of the process, from planning and vegetation clearance to procurement and installation.
Tree Surveys and Inspections

Tree Surveys and Inspections

Our fully trained and qualified arboriculture surveyors provide a comprehensive range of tree surveys and inspection services for both lineside and trees on third-party land to satisfy our client's objectives and legal requirements.
Planting and Habitat Creation

Planting and Habitat Creation

We can source, supply and plant all types of bare-root native trees, shrubs and hedging plants for any project, whether it be for new habitat creation and biodiversity gains, ecological mitigation, or purely for ornamental purposes.

COOMBES Arboriculture Management

Meet the team

James KingJames King

James King

Project Manager
Dan WilksDan Wilks

Dan Wilks

Project Manager
Steve OliverSteve Oliver

Steve Oliver

Project Manager
Marcus MurphyMarcus Murphy

Marcus Murphy

Works Manager
David PhippsDavid Phipps

David Phipps

Senior Project Manager (Fencing)

How we work

What makes us unique?

Rail focussed

Our arb teams are exclusively focused on serving the rail industry. We have a thorough understanding of the unique challenges and constraints of working in the rail environment and use our expertise and experience to deliver outstanding results safely.

Single-source integrated services

With in-house expertise in forestry, civils, environmental, and on-track plant, we have the ability to self-deliver a wide range of works. This diversity of capabilities allows us to provide comprehensive project management and reporting, as well as flexible, resilient, and real 'out-of-the-box' innovative solutions to our clients.

Collaborative and helpful

Effective collaboration and open communication with our clients and supply chain are essential to the success of every project. By working closely and being honest with our clients, we can better understand their needs and goals, overcome challenges and achieve the best possible results.

Experienced & Knowledgeable teams

Effective collaboration and open communication with our clients and supply chain are essential to the success of every project. By working closely and being honest with our clients, we can better understand their needs and goals, overcome challenges and achieve the best possible results.

Our Accreditations

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