Experts in Mechanised Arboriculture
Powering Tree Management with Precision & Safety
Mechanised arboriculture is revolutionising how large-scale tree work is performed—delivering unmatched safety, efficiency, and environmental consideration. At Thompson Tree Services, we bring state-of-the-art machinery and skilled operators to complex arboricultural projects across the UK.
What is Mechanised Arboriculture?
Mechanised arboriculture involves the use of advanced equipment such as tree shears, grapple saws, and forestry mulchers mounted on excavators or purpose-built machinery. These systems are ideal for safely handling trees in difficult terrain, remote locations, or high-risk environments like highways, railways, waterways and utility corridors.
Key Services
Whole Tree Removal
Efficient, controlled felling of trees using mechanical shears or saw heads. Ideal for clearances in development zones or utility corridors where speed and precision are critical.
Stump and Root Management
Following tree felling, we use specialist machinery to remove stumps and roots, preparing the site for replanting, rewilding, or development.
Vegetation Management
Our equipment clears dense vegetation quickly, creating access paths or firebreaks while reducing manual labour risks.
Difficult Access Work
Mechanised systems allow us to operate safely on steep or otherwise inaccessible terrain—such as embankments or quarries—without putting workers at risk.
Benefits of Our Mechanised Approach
Enhanced Safety
Reduces reliance on climbers and chainsaws in high-risk environments, decreasing the likelihood of injury.
Increased Efficiency
Completes work in a fraction of the time compared to manual methods, often reducing downtime for clients.
Minimal Disruption
Precisely controlled machinery ensures minimal disturbance to nearby vegetation or infrastructure.
Eco-Conscious Practices
We use low-impact track-based machines to avoid soil compaction and promote site recovery.
Trusted by Infrastructure and Environmental Leaders
From highways and utility networks to large-scale construction sites, our clients include government agencies, local councils, and private developers. Thompson Tree Services is known for delivering projects safely, on time, and with environmental sensitivity at the core.