Independent arboricultural consultancy · UK-wide
Trees, understood.
Southwest Tree Consultancy provides independent, qualified arboricultural advice across the UK, helping clients manage trees safely, legally, and sustainably while building long-term relationships based on clarity, professionalism, and a genuine passion for protecting green spaces.
Why Choose Us
Independent, expert arboricultural advice — delivered with integrity.
Truly Independent
As an independent consultancy, we have no commercial ties to contractors or tree surgeons. Our advice is always objective, unbiased, and focused solely on your best interests — giving you complete confidence in our recommendations.
Local Knowledge
Rooted in the South West of England, we understand the region’s landscapes, planning frameworks, and local authority requirements. That local insight, combined with UK-wide capability, means faster, smarter advice for your project.
Clear, Actionable Advice
We translate complex technical and legal requirements into plain English. Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, or local authority, you’ll receive concise reports and clear guidance that helps you move forward with confidence.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Our credentials reflect the highest standards in professional arboriculture and tree consultancy.
LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector (PTI)
The LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector (PTI) qualification is the nationally recognised standard for tree inspection in the UK. It demonstrates the competence to carry out systematic visual tree assessments, identify defects, assess risk, and produce professional inspection reports — a core credential for any arboricultural consultant.
Arboricultural Association Member
As a member of the Arboricultural Association — the UK’s leading professional body for arborists — we uphold strict ethical standards and stay current with the latest guidance, research, and best practice in tree management.
Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture
The Level 3 Diploma in Arboriculture provides a thorough grounding in tree biology, identification, and practical arboricultural operations. It is the recognised entry-level qualification for professional arborists and demonstrates a solid foundation of knowledge and safe working practice.
Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture
The Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture represents advanced technical and supervisory competence. It covers tree risk assessment, arboricultural management planning, and the application of British Standards in professional practice — ideal for consultants and senior practitioners in the field.
Level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture
The Level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture is the highest-level qualification in the field, recognising expert knowledge in arboricultural consultancy, research, and strategic management. It demonstrates the ability to lead complex projects, produce authoritative reports, and engage with the most challenging tree-related issues across all sectors.
Our Story
Independent expertise, rooted in the South West
Southwest Tree Consultancy was founded with a straightforward belief: that property owners, developers, and communities deserve honest, qualified advice about trees — without the conflicts of interest that can arise when consultancy and contracting sit under the same roof.
We began as a small practice in the South West of England, serving local homeowners, estate managers, and planning authorities who needed clear, impartial arboricultural reports. Over time, our reputation for rigorous, plain-English advice helped us grow — expanding our reach across the UK while keeping the values that defined us from the start: independence, expertise, and a genuine love of trees.
Today, we work with clients ranging from individual homeowners to large-scale developers, local authorities, and conservation bodies. Every engagement is guided by the same ethos — to give you the most accurate, objective advice possible, delivered with clarity and care. Trees matter. We take that seriously.
