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Reducing our Carbon Footprint bit by bit! With the environment at the core of our company values, Hi-Line recognise the importance of making a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. We have teamed up with RSK Group corporate responsibility and sustainability...

As your all probably aware ‘We’re all about trees’ But sometimes trees have to be pruned or removed, due to them being unsafe or in diseases. As it’s not always easy to spot whether your trees are unsafe or in decline.  We’ve listed 5 signs that a tree could be...

Leading arboriculture service provider Hi-Line, an RSK company, has been awarded one of the most highly coveted local authority projects in the southwest – a seven-year green infrastructure service contract with Torbay Council. This which will commence from 1 April...

The team here at Hi-Line are extremely excited to announce that we will be joining RSK Group Ltd.  The acquisition is a positive step forward for Hi-Line, and will see day-to-day business continue unchanged, for all 210+ employees, based across the South and...

The Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality team at Hi-Line is constantly reviewing how we tackle Ash Dieback. We have been working with clients in both utilities and domestic and commercial departments to understand the challenges that Ash Dieback present in...

Coming into the industry 15 years ago the Utility Arb sector seemed to be frowned upon, however since then it has gained momentum where the quality and standard has increased massively into a professional recognised industry. Utility Arb comes with a whole variety of...

At the beginning of the year Hi-Line were asked to complete a planting project to plant around 150 Giant Redwood trees along Riviera Way, Torquay. As part of Torbay Councils commitment to improving the environment and to help reduce Torbay’s carbon emissions. The...

Our Bristol tree care team recently received a call from a worried customer, who had noticed one of their trees required an emergency tree work team. The tree itself had partially lifted at the base (uprooted). The tree turned out to be a 200-year-old Hornbeam...

If you aren’t already aware Hi-Line are ‘all about trees’ and we pride ourselves in all aspects of arboriculture, as well as tree planting and after care. Hundreds of Devon residents currently have the chance to get a free tree due to our cancelled big tree giveaway...

If you have a diseased or damaged tree in your garden or business grounds, you’ll be keen to have it removed as soon as possible. You may also have been tempted to do the work yourself. However, this will involve a certain degree of risk - especially if the tree...

Trees are an asset in any garden. Even the smallest patch of ground can benefit from trees in containers where space is limited. They can bring height, fruit, bark and autumn colour into these small spaces. Many factors must be considered if a tree is to establish, be...

Want to increase the biodiversity in your garden? Taking hardwood cuttings is a quick and easy way to start rewilding your outdoor space with just a few basic tools and some straightforward know-how. It’s a great way to get new plants for nothing, especially if you’re...

Is your garden getting a little bit on the untidy side? You may find that you need to start cutting back overgrown trees and hedges to spruce up your outdoor area. Or perhaps you need to prune a few branches to achieve a neater look and make sure your garden isn’t...

Despite being so heavily associated with just one season, looking after Christmas trees goes far beyond that. From day one, right up until harvest, trees should be cared for by hand. The ground they grow in must be prepared and fenced against wildlife such as rabbits...

Trees are usually hardy things, but just like us they start off small and fragile. Taking proper care of a newly-planted sapling is the best way to ensure it grows into a healthy, attractive tree. Trees growing in the wild usually spend years and years as small...

Our Hi-Line ecology team recently supervised the installation of new underground power cables through a large badger sett, in Somerset.  These essential works were part of a much wider scheme which had been in the planning stages for many years. Unfortunately,...

Over the summer, you may have noticed overhanging branches, trees that could require removal. Inspecting trees on your land, and removing them when they become a danger, is a legal requirement in England. Hiring a tree arborist is the best way to ensure you...

We all benefit from including trees in our landscape. Forests and woodlands are essential to our wellbeing and have inspired us for centuries. Forestry England recently celebrated their centenary year with a host of artistic and wildlife focused events. These...

Why tree care can make or break an organisation? When you're running a business or a charity, one of the most understated aspects of your operations is the landscaping in and around your company's premises. While it's only natural that this falls behind daily service...

If, like many of us, you've had a lot of time to spend in the garden recently, you may have not got round to cutting your hedges - also known as pruning or trimming. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner making do without any hedge services from your tree care...

If you’ve just moved to a new property with a hedge or have recently had a hedge added to your garden, you might want to find out when to cut hedges, to ensure that they stay healthy and look their best. As hedges can be made from a number of different plant and shrub...

The ‘Bird Nesting Season’ is officially from February until August (Natural England) and it is recommended that vegetation works, tree/hedge cutting, or site clearance should be done outside of the nesting season. However, in reality the nesting period may start...

Following recent updates strict new rules on life in the UK have been announced by the prime minister, in order to tackle the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) Following the government's most recent COVID-19 advice and guidance, we have made the decision to send our...

Following our company Update - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hi-Line contractors takes the health and safety of both our staff and clients very seriously. We are following all daily government announcements and guidance for our staff,  including taking measures such as...