Our Services
- Tree pruning
- Tree removal
- Conifer Hedge lines
- Tree planting
- Forestry and Conservation works
- Stump grinding
- Sales of products
FLS tree care is based in Abercarn, a small village on the Caerphilly/Newport border and is therefore able to cover a wide area of the South of Wales. We carry out all aspects of tree care throughout Wales. We are happy to deal with any size commercial or domestic enquiry
All of our staff are highly trained, our work is carried out according to HSE guides and the industry best practice to BS3998 standard and covered by full Public and employers Liability Insurance.
Tree pruning
We offer a pruning service that has an understanding of tree biology and can maintain good tree health and structure while understanding the need for a green urban environment. Tree pruning can consist of the following:
- Crown reduction - Reduces the air space occupied by the crown but Maintaining natural tree shapes.
- Crown spread reduction - Used for balancing and often for clearance for utility lines.
- Crown lifting - The removal of lower limbs to prevent contact with traffic and clearance for pedestrians.
- Crown thinning - The selective removal of branches to resistance to Strong winds. Crown thinning may be carried out to admit more air and light into and through the canopy.
- Crown clean - Removal of dead dangerous or crossing branches within the tree.
- Formative pruning- aim to produce a tree which in maturity will be free from major physical weaknesses
Tree removal
FLS Tree Care are specialists in the removal of trees and are able to remove all sizes and species of trees safely, efficiently and under difficult and demanding surroundings. Trees shall be assessed and then can be removed either by sectional dismantling, directional felling, via specialist winch operations or the use of cranes.
Conifer Hedge lines
Conifer hedges can be trimmed throughout spring and summer to maintain a manageable height and width. Vigorous conifers need trimming two or more times a year. A final cut during mid to late August should deter excessive regrowth in autumn, resulting in a sharper silhouette throughout winter. Height reduction can be carried out in spring removing no more than one- third of the overall hedge height.
A well trimmed hedge is wider at the bottom and smaller at the top, (triangle shaped) this helps the hedge to get sunlight evenly on all sides of the trees.
The hedgeline should be inspected thoroughly before trimming to ensure there is no nesting birds.It is an offence under the Wildlife and countryside act 1981 to damage a nest of a wild bird, while it is in use or being built.
FLS Tree Care operatives HAVE THE SKILL, EQUIPMENT and INSURANCE to Carry out all manner of hedge work, whether its to reduce, trim or maintain.
Tree planting
Planting trees is an easy and effective way to improve your property, provide shade in summer and wind protection in winter and enhance privacy all the while increasing the value of your property. Since a tree is such a visible part of the landscape care must be taken to ensure good growth conditions are maintained, with some advance planning, trees can be easily maintained.
Forestry
We are experienced in woodland management and forest operations for the purposes of amenity, conservation.
- Foot path and fence line maintenance.
- Felling and thinning
- Low impact extraction
Conservation work
Projects we have been involved in:
- Coppicing
- Glade creation
- Invasive species control
- PAWS restoration
- Heath land clearance
Stump grinding
Tree stumps of all sizes can be removed using our specialist tree stump grinding equipment. The tree stump is ground down normally to a depth of between 6" to 10" below ground level. The resulting hole can be top soiled and turfed seeded or mulched
Products
Wood Chips
We have wood chips available all year round. Free local delivery. Perfect for use as mulch in gardens, within equestrian centres. Wood chip is useful for keeping weeds at bay on flowerbeds, keeping moisture in the soil and helps to improve soil structure.
Logs
We have logs available all year-round. Perfect for woodburning stoves or in larger pieces to be split yourself
If you want to have control over your fire wood supply, it is a good idea to contact us in spring, and buy the wood for the following winter
How to season wood
Freshly chopped firewood has up to 50% water content and won't burn in your fireplace. First, you must let the firewood season, which allows the moisture to escape. When the wood gets down below 20% water content, it's ready to burn.
Do not burn unseasoned (green) or even partially seasoned wood in your stove or fireplace as this will cause creosote build-up in your chimney which could lead to a chimney fire
Seasoned Fire wood nets 30cm x 60 cm £2.50p minimum order of 10
Hardwood fresh cut unsplit discs (Will need to be seasoned) 3.2 m3 Tipper load £70.00
Hardwood fresh split (Will need to be seasoned) 3.2 m3 Tipper load £100
Seasoned hardwood split 3.2 m3 Tipper load £130
Free local delivery
Timber
We have Timber available at times throughout the year such as Small parcels of Oak and Beech Perfect for creating hand crafted pieces of furniture.
