We are professional arborists, specialists in pruning, felling, tree applications, planting and stump removal. We are also fully qualified and insured, and approved contractors for Harpenden Town Council and St Albans District. Crown Thinning and Reductions may be necessary at some point in a tree's life to encourage its healthy growth.
When carrying out Crown Thinning the arborist selectively removes branches, increasing the levels of sunlight penetrating the crown and improving the circulation of air through the tree. The removal of deadwood is often necessary for trees that have suffered storm damage, from higher foliage shadowing lower branches or through previous "lopping" activities.
Conifer hedges are at their most attractive when pruned to form a dense leafy coverage. To achieve a desirable hedge it is necessary for it to be pruned in the correct manner with long shoots holding insufficient side branches being pruned to encourage the denser side branches. We provide a full tree and shrub planting service from small trees through to semi mature, either as bare root stock or as containerised plants.
When carrying out Crown Thinning the arborist selectively removes branches, increasing the levels of sunlight penetrating the crown and improving the circulation of air through the tree. The removal of deadwood is often necessary for trees that have suffered storm damage, from higher foliage shadowing lower branches or through previous "lopping" activities.
Conifer hedges are at their most attractive when pruned to form a dense leafy coverage. To achieve a desirable hedge it is necessary for it to be pruned in the correct manner with long shoots holding insufficient side branches being pruned to encourage the denser side branches. We provide a full tree and shrub planting service from small trees through to semi mature, either as bare root stock or as containerised plants.
Services
Franks Forestry comprises a team of qualified arborists specialising in the care of individual trees, and we are well equipped for the work. Trees that are properly maintained and cared for can offer substantial advantages to you and your property. Attractive, well managed trees can help to add value to your property, while neglected trees can prove to be a liability.
When you use Franks Forestry you are getting the best, in regards to a passion for ensuring our clients properties and trees are kept in excellent condition. This is supported by our meeting, and often surpassing, stringent accreditation guidelines from leading arboricuture associations in the UK and worldwide.
Harpenden Town Council have worked with Jon and the team at Franks Forestry for a number of years. With a large tree stock to manage and maintain across its many open spaces, it is vital for the Town Council to be able to have a responsive and professional arboricultural company on the doorstep. Franks Forestry have proven themselves to be a first class company and we have no hesitation in highly recommending them.
Reviews (13)
Penny Lowe
Dec 27, 2021
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Peter Revell
Dec 23, 2021
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Franks Forestry were recommended to us by our gardener and we were not disappointed. They reduced a run of overgrown conifers for us and got them back into a manageable state. All cuttings were removed and all was left tidy. We will have other work necessary to reduce several large trees near our property and I will be happy for Franks to do this.
Rupert Stocks
Dec 14, 2021
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We have used Franks Forestry several times. They are very knowledgeable and provide an excellent standard of work. The team are helpful, polite and carry out their work safely and effectively. Everything is left neat and tidy when they have finished and I would have no trouble in recommending them to anyone.
Alice Mears
Dec 04, 2021
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Rob Spink
Nov 29, 2021
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Lisa Goodman
Nov 21, 2021
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Clare Miesner
Oct 25, 2021
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Sara
Oct 24, 2021
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Simon Ledsham
Oct 13, 2021
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Susan Hobson
Oct 08, 2021
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Benedict Barrow
Sep 20, 2021
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We have been using Franks Forestry for years. The service is excellent: from the efficiency in which Jon deals promptly with requests; to liaising with St Albans Council on conservation / tree preservation issues; to the manner in which the team proceed on time and clean up afterwards. Highly recommended! (Harpenden)
Sam V.
Jun 26, 2021
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I can totally recommend Jon & the team at Franks Forestry. This is the third time I have used them in the last 11 years, the quality of the work is great, I always feel confident in the safety measures taken. Jon always gets back to you promptly and delivers exactly what you want, as well giving good guidance and advice on the trees. They have just crowned and lifted a substantial Cedar tree, as well as working on five other trees and I'm very happy with the result. Thanks Franks Forestry another excellent job!
Rebecca Penn
Nov 20, 2020
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We needed a tree removed and some others cut back ready for our garden to be redone. Jon came to give a quote within a few days and we were booked in within a couple of weeks. Guys arrived on time, extremely polite and left the garden very tidy! Very happy with Franks Forestry and would use again in the future.
