The ideal planting time is November to March, when all trees can direct energy towards establishing roots.

Trees and hedgerow should generally be pruned in the winter when dormant, although exceptions to this rule exist.

In Jersey, branchage starts in late May despite most inspections being in early July – a far preferable time for wildlife.

Deadwood in all its forms is one of nature’s most important habitats and has a hugely positive impact on biodiversity.

In a mycorrhizal relationship trees and fungi work together in one network for mutual benefit.

Ivy is a fast-growing, dense, waxy-leaved evergreen climber that isn’t parasitic and doesn’t harm trees directly.