Learn More About Our Team – Chris Whitby
Name, role, and site nickname? Chris , owner, to my face – Jaffa. Previous employment/cap badge (if applicable)? 25 years military – Royal Engineers How did you end up in tree work (wrong career turn or destiny)? I needed a job with risk after the military so whats better way to achieve that, than being […]
Summer Pruning Trees: Expert Guidance from Frodsham Tree Solutions
Summer pruning is often misunderstood, but from our perspective at Frodsham Tree Solutions, it’s a highly effective way to manage tree health, structure, and safety during the growing season. With decades of hands-on experience across Cheshire and the North West, our approach focuses on precision, species-specific care, and long-term results. Summer is often overlooked as […]
FTS Technique Guide: Managing a Split Stem Under Tension
Scenario Overview Following a busy Easter weekend of emergency call-outs before and after Storm Dave, we attended a site at Wirral Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club. The job involved a semi-mature poplar with a 4 metre longitudinal split running up the main stem, leaning directly over a caravan pitch. Initial Assessment On arrival, […]
Learn More About Our Team: Jason Barton
Learn More About Our Team: Jason Barton
The Essential Guide to Choosing a Tree Surgeon
The Essential Guide to Choosing a Tree Surgeon
Expert Guide to Tree Felling Techniques: The Dog’s Tooth Cut
Safe Tree Felling The Dog’s Tooth Cut When it comes to professional tree felling, the objective is not simply to bring a tree down; it is to control how, when and in which direction it falls. The method chosen depends entirely on the tree’s condition, lean, internal tension and surrounding environment. One of the most […]
Learn More About Our Team – Craig Hitchen
Name, role, and site nickname? Craig Hitchen – Groundie, also known as “Basecamp”. Previous employment/cap badge (if applicable)? I previously worked in electronics. How did you end up in tree work (wrong career turn or destiny)? I was made redundant and looking for a new career, and my cousin Chris brought me […]
Learn More About Our Team – Chris Broad
Name, role, and site nickname? Chris Broad, Climber / Team Leader – “Toehead” How did you end up in tree work (wrong career turn or destiny)? Random chance encounter, but I wish I’d started arboriculture straight from leaving school. First day on the job – confidence or instant regret? Not confident, but willing to try […]
Crane-Assisted Emergency Tree Surgery in Frodsham Following Storm Darragh
Client: Mr Cook Location: Frodsham, Cheshire Date: 9 December 2024 Tree species: Pine, Leylandii, Holly and Laurel When Storm Darragh swept through Cheshire on the 6th and 7th of December 2024, it caused severe tree failure across Mr Cook’s property in Frodsham. What followed was not just storm damage, but a complex, high-risk scenario requiring […]
Frodsham Tree Solutions Recognised at House of Lords for Support of Armed Forces Community
Frodsham Tree Solutions has been invited to attend a prestigious Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords, recognising the growing role that responsible employers play in supporting the Armed Forces community into sustainable civilian careers. Chris Whitby, Founder of Frodsham Tree Solutions, will attend The 5% Club Armed Forces Special Interest Group (AFSIG) Parliamentary Reception […]