Your Local Tree Experts

working across Derbyshire - Conservation work - Tree surgery - Woodland Management

est. 2005
The Happy Tree Company (Hope Valley) Ltd, established in May 2005 by director Mark Chapman, specializes in arboriculture, woodland management, and riparian tree work across Derbyshire, UK. With over 50 years of combined climbing experience, their team handles tasks such as tree reductions, thinning, dead-wooding, and felling.
35+ miles
They emphasize low-impact forestry practices to preserve woodland environments and are involved in managing over 35 miles of wild trout riverbanks, focusing on habitat creation and erosion control.
fully insured
The company is a Professional Member of the Arboricultural Association and is fully insured up to £10 million. They offer services to a diverse clientele, including local authorities, commercial sites, railways, rivers, and domestic projects. For every tree removed, they plant three more on managed estates.
qualified
Their qualifications include a Master's degree in forestry, all relevant Lantra certifications, and are professional members of the Arb Association
We are specialists in Riparian tree work, conservation, and safety work on wild trout rivers across Derbyshire. This includes tree safety work as well as creating habitat for the trout and other wildlife. The treatment of Japanese Knotweed and other invasive species is also something we are able to do.

Tree Work
Low impact systems are often a priority for woodlands. Our equipment is designed to make as small an impact on the woodland as possible. We select individual trees for removal, without the need for forwarders and loaders, reducing damage to surrounding trees and habitat. We are able to process most timber on site as logs or as boards and beams.

Forestry
We cover maintenance of trees for site projects up to clearing woodlands for development. Clearing trees from power lines and clearance on roads and rail tracks. With specialist lifting and winching equipment, we can cope with any project. Regular tree maintenance on industrial sites, clearing trees from cables and buildings and new planting of native trees.

Commercial
We prioritize the use of battery-powered equipment in sensitive areas to minimize our impact. When working on Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), archaeologically sensitive sites, or conservation areas, we are thoroughly familiar with and adhere to the relevant guidelines and regulations.

Conservation