Projects

Transforming a commercial site into high-quality mixed-use site with new planting that will enhance the character and biodiversity the local area and ensuring that neighbouring trees are considered as part of the design.

The proposal was designed to take into consideration the neighbouring trees. Clearing the site of low-quality vegetation and ensuring significant new planting is carried out to enhance the amenities of the site and local area for the future.

The development brings a positive change to the quality of the landscaping on the site and to the wider area. The removal of existing low-quality trees and the planting of new trees within and around the site will enhance the landscape quality of the site and contribute positively to the amenities of the local area.

Important trees were retained, where necessary any potential conflicts had been designed out, and any tree loss was mitigated with suitable replacement trees.

TMA worked with Dallas Pierce and Quintero Architects to develop a Landscape scheme that would complement the iconic way finding sculpture. ‘Fixing the Link’ is a project, inspired by Tales of Emperor Claudius’s dramatic arrival into Colchester with a herd of Elephants to celebrate the victory of the Roman invasion in 43 AD.

The planting pallet encompasses a mixture of grass to include different species, colours and texture. Mixed with Conifers and bulbs, the scheme will create a dramatic canvas for this Corten sculpture.

TMA have been appointed since June 2013 as the University’s Arboricultural Consultant for Health and Safety tree condition surveys with recommendations and work priorities delivered using tree survey and management software.

PICUS and Resistograph tests and reports on the level of internal decay and wood dysfunction within trees located in the Botanical Gardens, to help make balanced decisions in relation to future retention and future management.

TMA has provided training to CUBG in the use of MyTrees tree management software to allow the client to manage their works internally and keep an electronic audit trail.

Completion of the bat licence application including design and implementation of suitable mitigation features prior to building demolition. The timing of building demolition constrained by the presence of bats. New bat roosts formed whilst the buildings were left empty.

The number of bats requiring removal was minimised by undertaking the works during November. Site demolition and construction was able to proceed to the desired programme.

TMA were engaged to produce a management plan for the conservation of Oxlip in Alsa Wood. This was required as part of a Section 106 Agreement for the adjacent housing development.

The Oxlip is listed on the Essex Biodiversity Action Plan and is nationally scarce listed as ‘Near threatened’. Recommended management measures for the conservation of Oxlip in Alsa Wood, based on the survey results and established management methods.

The site survey included counts of Oxlips at regular points throughout the woodland and a mammal census using a motion-sensor camera.

Following a full i-Tree Eco study carried out in June 2018, the London Grosvenor Estate has commissioned a separate study to focus on Grosvenor Square Gardens. This report specifically focuses on the many benefits that the trees and ‘urban forest’ in Grosvenor Square. The aim of this report is to demonstrate the ecosystem services of the trees in Grosvenor Square Garden’s so that they can be considered for their full natural capital.

It is inevitable that, with or without strategic intervention, there will be changes to the character and composition of the urban forest over time. This study has been provided to help to make strategic tree population management decisions more informed.

Following the tree survey TMA have produced an i-Tree Study to analyse the ecosystem services that the tree population contribute and an Ecological Enhancement study. Cadogan estates now have digital tree survey data and a database of high-quality tree information including all historical tree data. This not only includes standard tree data it also includes information to analyse the environmental benefits of their trees. High level risk reporting and auditing programmes allow Cadogan to identify and quantify risk across their estate. Ecosystem services measurements and ecological enhancement plans all feed into a bigger project of maintaining and enhancing the estates green spaces.

TMA and The Alban Landscape Partnership worked together to discharge landscape and ecological conditions.

In order to provide a high-quality amenity space for residents in a spatially constrained site, many biodiversity enhancement features where appropriately located on the green and brown roofs.

These elements have been designed to ensure no net loss of habitats and to make a positive contribution to enhancing the site’s biodiversity value.

A large grade one listed Elizabethan mansion. The estate is privately owned with occasional public assess. It has many mature trees of significant interest. TMA were asked to carry out a health and safety survey of all trees under the estates management. Within a few days all trees were plotted and surveyed with works appended to those that required maintenance. This is an example of the quick turnaround with quality underlined.

TMA has worked with Gateway housing to deliver a large-scale health and safety assessment survey of all trees in their management, this included surveying areas of vegetation, and amenity to help with their ground’s maintenance forecasts. By working cohesively with them to deliver a 10-year plan tree strategy to enable better policy around trees under their management. This ongoing relationship continues to evolve, and we will continue to work closely with Gateway.

The Hurlingham Club, located in south west London is an exclusive sports club set in 42 acres of grounds and is the birthplace of polo. TMA were instructed to undertake a full tree health and condition survey which recorded in detail the dimensions, features, defects, and other client-defined fields. Recommendations for necessary remedial works was submitted and in addition we were asked to specify abatement of actionable nuisances e.g. low canopies over footpaths.

The survey data was delivered via a bespoke desktop server. This allowed the client to receive a PDF report with mapping and have full access to MyTrees software which facilitates easy management of work orders as well as analysing data of their tree stock. Our arboricultural consultants were heavily involved throughout the project delivery and attended multiple committee meetings with the club members and staff to discuss the tree survey.

TMA were instructed to undertake a large-scale tree health and condition survey on all land within the ownership of Folkestone and Hythe District Council. The survey highlighted where works were required and allocated a risk-related priority in accordance with calculations made by Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA), one of the risk assessment tools adopted by TMA. This enabled the tree managers to commission and undertake work in a way which mobilised resources to the works with the highest priority first. The tree survey data was delivered with full access to the MyTrees software. In addition, training was provided to facilitate easy management of work orders as well as having the ability to analyse data of the tree stock.

TMA surveyed the American Ambassador’s Residence trees for risk and conditions giving management recommendations with priorities using THREATS methodology. We created GIS heat mapping to show priority of works and targets as well as trees with Massaria.

Delivery and management of climbing inspections of 106 trees through an approved sub-contractor Modern Arboricultural Service. This service was provided through TMA and reports were specified, audited and delivered by our organisation.

Following the initial tree survey TMA have continually supported EHDC to manage their tree population by developing their tree strategy to fit in line with budgetary constraints and re-surveying trees over the years with assessments on tree works completed by their appointed contractors.

It is our experience that continual monitoring of tree works carried out saved clients’ money by ensuring work as completed.

The proposal was for the demolition of the existing buildings and the comprehensive redevelopment of the site including residential and commercial usage. The scheme also included significant landscape and public realm enhancements.

Where crown spreads of TPO trees overhung the footprint of the building, recommendations for proposed pruning works where given to facilitate the approved development. Prior to construction TMA provided detailed methodology for carrying out excavations within root protection areas of retained trees. The Arboricultural Method Statement advised on screw piles and correct methodology. This was reviewed at site inspection.

Bedford Estates have 3 large squares, smaller gardens and individual properties in Bloomsbury. TMA have been employed to manage the estates trees since August 2016. We provide tree risk assessment, ecological bat and bird assessment in relation to trees, contract management services, tree work auditing and PiCUS and resistograph testing and reports.