tree Surgeon, pembrokeshire

Arborist (tree surgeon) services for domestic and commercial tree owners in Pembrokeshire and beyond.

I am Alfie, the arborist who cares about…

  • giving honest and sound arboricultural advice

  • promoting the preservation of trees and natural habitat

  • providing a friendly and reliable service that is a pleasant experience

  • carrying out work to a high standard and with respect for your garden and property

Trees and forests are vitally important to the world and are our most important resource. Trees are valuable assets providing structure on the landscape, habitat for wildlife and improved air quality and shade. They add character and colour to our countryside, streets and gardens, as well as financial and amenity value to properties.

I have 10+ years industry experience and the relevant NPTC qualifications. I hold £5m public liability insurance. I am a member of the Arboriculture Association.

Please contact me for free advice and to arrange a quotation.

Holly flowers!
Holly flowers!
Beautiful
Beautiful
Apple tree crown thin. After - before. Such a dense tree, a huge amount of arisings from the pruning for a small tree! #prune-ani
Apple tree crown thin. After - before. Such a dense tree, a huge amount of arisings from the pruning for a small tree! #prune-ani
Ned accompanying me up a gnarly Holme Oak - reduction
Ned accompanying me up a gnarly Holme Oak - reduction
Massive crack in the main union of this twin stemmed Western Red Cedar. Job spec to take weight out and prepare for bracing. Working with RS Arb
Massive crack in the main union of this twin stemmed Western Red Cedar. Job spec to take weight out and prepare for bracing. Working with RS Arb
Best Horse Chestnut in the village!
Best Horse Chestnut in the village!
Amazing Birch! Crown reduction. After - before
Amazing Birch! Crown reduction. After - before
More Sycamore pruning. After - before and before - after. Crown reduction and a thin
More Sycamore pruning. After - before and before - after. Crown reduction and a thin
Sycamore crown thin and reduction before - after With @louis.hudson.24
Sycamore crown thin and reduction before - after With @louis.hudson.24
After topping out an ash tree I discovered the stem was hollow and full of honey comb! Oops. I evacuated the tree sharpish as the bees swarmed out. We contacted a local bee keeper for advice and he lent me a suit and said to nail a roof onto the mono
After topping out an ash tree I discovered the stem was hollow and full of honey comb! Oops. I evacuated the tree sharpish as the bees swarmed out. We contacted a local bee keeper for advice and he lent me a suit and said to nail a roof onto the monolith to protect the hive from the elements. I took the honey comb which came from the section I had cut off and squeezed out the honey. #treework #honey #beekeeping
Oak reduction. After - before Alongside @louis.hudson.24
Oak reduction. After - before Alongside @louis.hudson.24
Grand Fir thinned out 👍
Grand Fir thinned out 👍
New rope
New rope
Wait for it..
Windblown Beech clean up made easy by Dan and his Valtra
Windblown Beech clean up made easy by Dan and his Valtra
Big ol' Beech climb with Lynchy boy @lynchythearborist
Big ol' Beech climb with Lynchy boy @lynchythearborist
Not a bad job site #basetie
Not a bad job site #basetie
More crispy Ash
More crispy Ash
Lovely spot, lovely Field Maple. With @arborculture.wales
Lovely spot, lovely Field Maple. With @arborculture.wales
Holly flowers! Beautiful Apple tree crown thin. After - before. Such a dense tree, a huge amount of arisings from the pruning for a small tree! #prune-ani Ned accompanying me up a gnarly Holme Oak - reduction Massive crack in the main union of this twin stemmed Western Red Cedar. Job spec to take weight out and prepare for bracing. Working with RS Arb Best Horse Chestnut in the village! Amazing Birch! Crown reduction. After - before More Sycamore pruning. After - before and before - after. Crown reduction and a thin Sycamore crown thin and reduction before - after With @louis.hudson.24 After topping out an ash tree I discovered the stem was hollow and full of honey comb! Oops. I evacuated the tree sharpish as the bees swarmed out. We contacted a local bee keeper for advice and he lent me a suit and said to nail a roof onto the mono Oak reduction. After - before Alongside @louis.hudson.24 Grand Fir thinned out 👍 New rope
Wait for it..
Windblown Beech clean up made easy by Dan and his Valtra Big ol' Beech climb with Lynchy boy @lynchythearborist Not a bad job site #basetie More crispy Ash Lovely spot, lovely Field Maple. With @arborculture.wales

(Find me on Instagram: @alfiesutcliffetreecare)

TREE PRUNING

Specialist pruning techniques can be used to manage your trees for:

  • Health or safety reasons, i.e. managing pests and diseases or structural and mechanical faults.

  • Aesthetic reasons, to control the shape, size and structure of the tree.

  • Promoting healthy growth and improving timber form and quality.

The appropriate season should be considered when pruning, especially on stressed trees.

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TREE PLANTING

Planting is one of the best things we can do for the planet and ecosystem, especially now with the loss of our Ash trees.

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TREE REMOVAL

There are occasions when the removal of a tree is necessary, such as when:

  • Dying from pests, diseases or environmental changes and it is a risk to people

  • Causing structural damage to property

  • Grown too big and it is unsuitable for the space

A tree can be straight felled or sectionally dismantled using specialist climbing and rigging techniques.

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HEDGE CARE

Hedges play a vital roll by providing boundaries and structure, as well as habitat for wildlife and offsetting carbon.

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““If he weren’t able to come to us, we would move our garden to him!!””
 
 

“Very friendly, courteous and knowledgeable in his specialist area”

Robert Presland

“Alfie is a very personable, experienced young man who clearly cares and listens to his clients demands. He is very knowledgeable, hard working, offers valuable advice and is extremely reliable.”

Ian Barber

“Knowledgeable about trees and seems to love his work which is done expertly and beautifully”

Bina Shah

“Alfie is one of the loveliest blokes you could hope to meet. Always friendly and helpful and reliable. He's also extremely knowledgeable about plants and trees”

Samantha Havis

“The best person for tree care in my experience. Very knowledgeable and sensitive in his approach to tree surgery”

Christopher Stopes

“Alfie's knowledge, expertise and hard-work ethic has transformed our trees and hedges - and they are now looking healthier than ever”

S Barton

 

Celebration of Hawthorn

- 5th June 2023

Wow what a spectacular year for Hawthorn flowers! I have never seen such a great display up and down the country, that lasted for so long. It got me thinking about Hawthorn and what a fantastic tree it is, for so many reasons. I think perhaps the humble Hawthorn is a bit underappreciated.

 

Bird nesting season

- 15th May 2023

We are in the middle of bird nesting season and it is fascinating and a joy to watch the local birds courting, fighting, gathering material, building nests, and coming and going with food for the chicks.

 
 

A sweet end to a days work

- 30th October 2022

After topping out an ash tree I discovered the stem was hollow and full of honeycomb! Oops.

Ash Dieback - do we really need to cut them down

- 28th September 2022

Ash dieback (hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is a disease which has spread through Europe and into the UK sadly killing most of our ash trees.