What is a Project Arborist? When it comes to development projects, trees are often seen as obstacles rather than assets. Yet, retaining healthy, mature trees can add significant value to a site. The challenge lies in protecting them during construction. This is where a Project Arborist comes in. A Project Arborist is not just the […]
Understanding Our Role in Keeping Trees (and You) Safe It’s one of the first questions we’re asked at Holly Arboriculture: “So, what does an arborist actually do?” It always makes us smile because most people think a qualified arborist just cuts trees down or trims hedges. But ask any professional in our field, and you’ll […]
Celebrating Innovative Technology in Arboriculture in Ireland We are thrilled to announce that Holly Arboriculture has been shortlisted for the Innovative Technology category at the Newstalk Changemakers Awards 2025. This prestigious event recognises pioneering companies that are driving change through innovation and technology, and we are incredibly proud to be among this year’s finalists. At […]
The Role of Tree Risk Management in Fulfilling Your Duty of Care If you own or manage land with trees, having a clear tree risk management strategy is key; not just for maintaining tree health, but for fulfilling your wider responsibilities. While most trees pose no immediate threat, unmanaged risks such as structural weakness, decay […]
Tree Risk Management Strategy: Why It Matters and How It Protects Your Site At Holly Arboriculture, we recently hosted a webinar titled “Tree Risk Management Strategy – Health & Safety Compliance for Tree Owners.” It was created with golf clubs, estates, hotels, parks, and local authorities in mind—anyone responsible for land where trees and people […]
Using Technology to Make Better Tree Management Decisions Is my tree safe? It’s a question arborists are asked regularly—and one we explored during a recent equipment-focused session with students taking part in the Arborist Apprenticeship in Ireland, hosted at the Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre by GRETB. The session introduced some of the most advanced arborist […]
Equipping Students with Tools for Modern Tree Risk Assessment We recently took part in the Arborist Knowledge Transfer Event held at Petersburg Outdoor Education & Training Centre in Galway, organised as part of the GRETB and Arborist Apprenticeship Ireland initiative. The students attending are currently enrolled in the Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture, a programme designed […]
Understanding hidden decay and how non-invasive tools can detect it before failure occurs. Why Tree Decay Deserves Attention Tree decay is one of the leading causes of tree failure and often, it goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Trees can look perfectly healthy on the outside while breaking down from within. Following on from our […]
Tree risk management is about more than just reacting to storm damage—it’s about understanding what’s happening inside your trees before problems appear. How decay hidden inside trees can lead to costly damage—and what can be done to prevent it. Following on from our recent blog, “Why Tree Safety Matters,” we now ask the next big […]
Lessons learned from storm-damaged trees and how proactive planning can protect your estate, hotel grounds, or parkland. The importance of tree safety. Ireland’s storm season has been more intense than usual this year, with nine named storms already recorded in 2023/24 (storm season in Ireland starts September to the end of August each year). Storm […]
