Mike features in Arb Mag (Autumn 2017)
I am delighted to be featured in Arb Magazine’s Autumn edition, having written an article on the use of Air Spade for soil de-compaction and root investigation. The article discusses the pros and cons of the tool – and after several years of using one, I would certainly say that there are more pros! The […]
Read MoreTree Surgeon vs Arborist
“Tree surgeon” is the well-known term for someone who can help manage and care for your trees, yet there is often confusion regarding the more in-depth role of an arborist or aboriculturist. Mike Charkow explains his professional qualifications for services such as tree condition inspections and BS5837 surveys.
Read MoreCowdenbeath Tree Lights
Five more trees lit up for Christmas in Cowdenbeath. This tree lighting was done under contract from Fife-based Arro. These lights line the path from the railway station towards the football stadium, round the back of the leisure […]
Read MoreCalais Muir Woods Art Installations
One dreich December day, Marion (from Urban Pioneers), Andrew and met at Calais Muir woods in Dunfermline. The wood consists mainly of young Birch and some mature Beech. The woods have recently had a fair bit of investment, with new hard-core paths, and some tree works. Even on a cold, damp and dull day, there […]
Read MoreTree Lights in Edinburgh
Princes Street Gardens In the early winter of 2008 had the honour of being part of the team, several years ago, that stripped out the old , worn out, squirrel-eaten Christmas tree lights from trees in Prices Street Gardens, Edinburgh and then inserted the brand new LED lights that you can see each December. The […]
Read MoreTree Surgery Land Rover for Sale
Arbor Vitae Professional Tree Surgery is selling it’s trusty Land Rover 130 2.5 litre TDi. This is a work horse, and a very sought after vehicle, which is becoming ever more rare. Asking price: £4,500. Please click through the gallery below for further images or go to the eBay site for the advert. For more photographs, please go […]
Read MoreBritish Standard for Bat Surveying in Trees
The upcoming British Standard for ‘Surveying for bats in trees and woodland’ has now been closed for comment; hopefully we will see the completed document later this year. Bats are essential to our ecosystems, but they are threatened by habitat loss due to the renovation or demolition of old buildings, and the loss of old […]
Read MoreThe Wilfred Owen Violin
Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to be asked to carefully remove a branch from a Sycamore at Napier University Craiglockhart Campus, where Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon convalesed during World War I.The Edinburgh violin maker Steve Burnett – creator of the famous ‘Sherlock Violin’, wished to commemorate the 100th year of the start […]
Read MoreSummertime
The warmest and sunniest summer in a decade has finally given way to a mild autumn. The trees have absolutely loved it! After last summer’s drowsing, many trees – but especially the Cherries – were looking very sorry for themselves. Happy to say that – in Edinburgh at least – the Cherries have had a […]
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