Chainsaw Winner
The winner of the 2026 APF prize draw for the fantastic Stihl MS500i Chainsaw was; B Charrington We look forward to presenting it to them shortly
Pick Up Insurance
We can arrange cover for all types of Arboricultural and Forestry vehicles, including Pick Up Trucks, Arb Tippers, Harvesters and Forwarders. From single vehicles to fleets we will help make sure you are insured correctly. So call us now on 01732 373864
APF Exhibition 2026
The BIG one is back 24th -26th September2026. The APF Exhibition is the UK’s largest Forestry & Arboriculture trade show and has over 300 trade exhibitors. This is a must for any tree surgeon or forestry contactor. For more information visit https://www.apfexhibition.co.uk/
Protect Yourself
We had a policyholder who was recently accused by a client of damaging a brick wall near a tree he worked on. Luckily, the Tree Surgeon had very carefully videoed the whole site on his phone before the work started. Three days after the completion of the works he received a demand for several thousand…
Crazy
If you have ever wondered why your business insurance costs are going up then read this but be warned it will make your blood boil. A subbie injured himself whilst texting his girlfriend near some equipment. He tripped because he was not looking where he was going as he was too busy arranging his personal…
The Arb Show 2025
This is one of our favourite shows and is set in the fantastic Westonbirt Arboretum. Along with the top retailers there will be workshops and competitions, so put the 16th &17th of May in your diary . For further information click on the link below. https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/The-ARB-Show
Stihl MS500i winner
This year’s APF show was fantastic, despite the odd shower. The winner of the Stihl chainsaw was G Egan from Yorkshire. She can be seen in the photo with a big smile after receiving the prize. Congratulations again to her and thank you to everybody who came to see us. We look forward to seeing you…
Down Tools!
I hope like us you will be falling silent for 2 minutes at 11am on Monday 11th November to mark the Armistice. Some things are so much more important than work and we will not be answering calls during this period. Please put a reminder on your phone to down tools on Monday morning and…
Should you trade as a Limited Company ?
We are often asked whether people should incorporate and start trading as a Limited Company or remain self-employed as sole traders or partnerships. There are some major advantages to trading as a Limited Company – not least the limitation of liability itself. This can be vital to help you protect your assets if something goes…
APF Winner!
The winner of the APF prize draw for the fantastic Stihl MS500i Chainsaw was; G Egan! They have been emailed and we are waiting to hear back. So if you know them please get them to check their emails!
