Guides

Planning, regulation, costs and practical advice for local projects, published by ExeterTreeService.

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Mature garden tree with an ivy-covered trunk and a wooden nesting box on a fence
Local

Bats, birds and tree work in Exeter gardens

Garden trees in Exeter often shelter nesting birds and roosting bats, and both are protected by law whether or not the tree itself is protected. This guide explains which species are most likely to be found, when a survey is needed, how the nesting season affects the programme and what a responsible contractor should do before cutting.
7 min read
A chipper parked at the kerb of a terraced street beside an overhanging tree
Local

Parking and chipper permits for Exeter tree work

Tree work in an Exeter street can need permission from the highway authority for a skip, a chipper, scaffolding or a parking suspension. This guide explains which permissions apply, the sections of the Highways Act involved and how to plan the lead times.
9 min read