James Percy-Lancaster, Senior Arboricultural Consultant

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After completing his Arboricultural training at Merrist Wood, James became a Tree Officer for a Local Planning Authority. He gained invaluable experience in the diverse field of Arboriculture, specialising in TPO legislation, development sites, and woodland management. In addition, he gained experience in various Planning and TPO appeals, appearing as an expert witness at numerous Public Inquiries. James comes from a long line of Horticulturalists (5th generation) but he has decided instead to branch out into the field of arboriculture.
Currently, James is the Senior Arboricultural Consultant at Bartlett Tree Experts, advising on a wide range of tree related matters. He prepares consultancy reports related to proposed developments according to the British Standard 5837: 2012, internal decay detection (using a PiCUS® Sonic Tomography/ ARBOTOM® Impulse Tomography and IML-RESI Powerdrill®), tree risk and tree health and safety, insect and disease management and prevention, high hedge disputes, woodland conservation and management, tree related subsidence, tree risk for mortgages and insurance purposes. He also offers advice on Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) and carries out aerial inspections of trees.