Avove Vegetation Management Team Supports Durham Primary School
Avove’s Vegetation Management expertise proves valuable for Durham primary school
As part of our commitment to supporting the areas in which we live and work, our teams are always keen to support important community initiatives. Woodland Primary School in the Durham Dales was the latest beneficiary of this support, as we provided both vegetation management and groundworks assistance.
Avove Vegetation Management team offers much-needed tree maintenance
The school contacted our team following a tree survey, in which several of its ash trees had been condemned due to ash dieback, a disease that had caused safety and access issues for pupils and staff.
Once made aware of the issue, our Vegetation Management team stepped in to offer its full support, carrying out essential tree cutting operations to prevent diseased branches from becoming brittle and falling. The team also pruned trees back from interfering with the school’s solar panels and air-source heat pumps and tidied a large hedgerow to allow easier access for visitors.
Coordinated by Arboricultural Surveyor, Matt Greensmith, the works were carried out during the school holidays to ensure minimal disruption, providing pupils and staff with a safe place to work upon their return. The initiative was a resounding success.
Delivering works in a safe, secure and timely manner
Commenting on the success of the project, Arboricultural Surveyor at Avove, Matt Greensmith, said:
“Once it became clear that the school required urgent assistance, we wasted no time in organising the necessary operations, ensuring they would be carried out in a safe, secure and timely manner. We worked with the Headteacher and Caretaker to understand the full extent of the works and then brought in a specialist team to oversee the operations. Overall, it was a very rewarding experience and great to see the value that has been delivered first-hand.”
Richard Wetherell, Framework Manager at Avove, added:
“Health & Safety is our top priority, so it was clear that the completion of these works was essential and would lift a heavy financial burden off the school, allowing them to reinvest funds elsewhere. Some of our colleagues have children who attend the school, so it’s great to be able to help in this way and showcase Avove’s commitment to supporting local communities.”
Offering our support, one initiative at a time
The support we provide stretches far beyond the infrastructure and engineering services we are best known for. Our commitment to community giving is a testament to this, as we look to enhance the areas we work and live in, one initiative at a time.