Who we are

A specialist tree and forestry contractor looking to raise the standards and drive innovation in our industry.

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Who we are

Founded in 1999, the last 25 years has seen Heartwood grow to be to one of the UK’s leading and trusted specialist tree contractors.

Spanning commercial, private, and public sectors, our experienced and professional teams deliver quality, innovative, and safe tree management solutions to a wide range of clients.

Despite our ambitious goals, we will always be a small business at heart, retaining our personal touch and remaining connected to our local roots.

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1999

Heartwood Tree Surgeons formed.

2010

Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor status.

2015

Early adopter and pioneer of mechanised approach.

2024

Heartwood acquired by Vermala Group to support expansion.

Our accreditations

We are constantly striving to meet and exceed regulatory requirements to ensure we are redefining standards and remaining at the leading edge of our industry.

Vision

To be the UK’s leading specialised tree contractor. Reliably and safely self-delivering at scale across the country – “national in scope, local in service”. To redefine what it means to provide safe, sustainable, and innovative tree management solutions.

Mission

Provide the most innovative, efficient, and cost-effective tree management solutions with a cast-iron commitment to health & safety. Create an unrivalled working environment for the best talent in the industry. Build and foster long term relationships with our customers and employees. Protect our woodland environment for future generations.

Values

Our ambition is big, but we will always be a small company and retain our personal touch. Our values reflect that ethos and illustrate the responsibilities we feel to our people and the environments we operate in.

Adhere to the highest professional, safety and environmental standards

  • Maintain our cast iron commitment to health & safety
  • Act with integrity and transparency in all that we do
  • Protect the environments we operate in

Deliver consistently exceptional work

  • Build enduring, trust-based relationships
  • Implement high-quality and innovative solutions
  • Be proactive, collaborative and accountable

Create an unrivalled environment

  • Invest in our colleagues, partners and communities
  • Embrace a Field-First mentality
  • Provide an inclusive and supportive workplace

Our difference

With integrated planning and delivery teams, what marks us out is our ability to fully control every aspect of our work, ensuring the highest levels of efficiency, reliability, quality, and safety.

Uncompromising health & safety

Ensuring safety on site is the most important component of all our operations, bar none.

Specialised tree solutions

We integrate traditional and mechanised methods to deliver a full range of innovative solutions across multiple industries.

In-house delivery, nationwide

All our specialist tree work is delivered across the country by the Heartwood team. No sub-contractors, no surprises, one point of contact.

Get in touch with us to discuss your project

With a national service across the UK, whatever the size or scope of the support you need, our experienced team are here to help.

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